RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Biology and Management of Clearwing Borers in Woody Plants
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 145
OP 150
DO 10.48044/jauf.1983.035
VO 9
IS 6
A1 D.A. Potter
A1 G.M. Timmons
YR 1983
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/9/6/145.abstract
AB Clearwing borers are injurious and difficult to control pests of woody ornamental plants. Diagnosis and general control practices for borers are discussed. Emergence and flight periods, based on trapping studies with synthetic sex attractants, are reported for six common clearwing borers, and optimal treatment dates are projected. Research indicates that trees with certain characteristics, such as bark injuries or exposure to full sun, are especially prone to infestation. Proper site selection and tree management can help to prevent borer problems.