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 and Jiri Hulcr

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

thumbnail for publication: Granulate Ambrosia Beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Motschulsky) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

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.