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Funding Program:
IPM Enhancement Grants |
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Project Title:
A new IPM Working Group to Tackle Ambrosia Beetle Issues in Tree Fruit, Tree Nut and Tree Nurseries in the Southeastern US |
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Lead State: GA Lead Organization: University of Georgia |
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Cooperating State(s):
Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia |
| Undesignated Funding: $9,329 |
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Start Date: Mar-01-2019 End Date: Feb-28-2020 |
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Pests Involved: Ambrosia beetles |
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Site/Commodity: Tree Fruit, Tree Nut and Tree Nursery |
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Area of Emphasis: Working Group on Ambrosia Beetle (Infestation Issues and Management) |
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Summary:
Ambrosia beetles are wood-boring pests that attack many tree species that are economically-important in the Southeastern region of the US. The agricultural industries that are mainly impacted by their infestation include tree fruit, tree nut and tree nurseries. In recent years, there have been significant findings on these beetles’ biology and management but more research is warranted including but not limited to the species complex and relative abundance, infestation behavior, spatio-temporal activities and most importantly, finding more effective and sustainable management options. Although, many researchers and Extension specialists are involved in different aspects of ambrosia beetle research and Extension, no working group currently exists to facilitate a systematic and collaborative effort to tackle the threat of these beetles on the impacted commodities in the Southeastern US. Recognizing this need, we propose to organize a regionally-focused and commodity-specific working group to address issues concerning ambrosia beetle infestations, and to develop improved and sustainable management strategies for these wood-infesting pests.
Objectives: 1. Establish a Working Group to facilitate discussions on knowledge gaps, avenues for research and Extension efforts pertaining to the biology, ecology and management of ambrosia beetles in tree fruit, tree nut and tree nurseries in the Southeast. 2. Organize a Working Group Meeting where key personnel and relevant participants (researchers, Extension agents, growers and stakeholders) can discuss research, Extension and outreach efforts on ambrosia beetle biology and management in tree fruit, tree nut, and tree nurseries in the Southeast. Our key immediate goals include completion of a detailed research, Extension and outreach list of priorities and development of a comprehensive research grant proposal. |
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