Ambrosia Beetles
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Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Disease (RAB-LW)
This devastating disease has spread rapidly along the southeastern seaboard of the U.S. since 2003 and has begun to affect commercial avocado production in Florida. Laurel wilt is spread by ambrosia beetles and interconnected roots of avocado trees. The time from infection to tree mortality ranges from four to eight weeks. To prevent spread of the disease, it is important that trees be destroyed as soon as they are affected by the disease.
Publications
Citrus Pest Quick Guide: Ambrosia Beetles
Lauren M. Diepenbrock and Jamie D. Burrow
A Guide to Florida's Common Bark and Ambrosia Beetles
Craig Bateman andJiri Hulcr
This 36-page guide provides an introduction to the biology and identification of Florida’s bark and ambrosia beetles.
The Punky Wood Ambrosia Beetle and Fungus in Florida That Cause Wood Rot: Ambrosiodmus minor and Flavodon subulatus
Demian F. Gomez and Jiri Hulcr
An Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff (1868) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.
Ambrosia Beetles, Platypus spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Platypodidae)
T. H. Atkinson
A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management
Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Thomas. H. Atkinson, John L. Foltz, Robert. C. Wilkinson, and Russell F. Mizell
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.