BIOL 357

Mountain Pine Beetle

Good Questions ...

1. What factors have contributed to the size of the current outbreak?
   ... "the perfect storm"
    

2. What factors have contributed to the success of the MPB?
   ... "the secret of my success"
    

   1. chemical communications (semiochemicals)

   2. symbiotic relationships

   3. cold tolerance

   4. synchrony & phenology

   5. dispersal strategy
       

3. How are stand resistance & beetle numbers related to epidemics?
   ... "say it with graphs"
    

4. How can we prevent future losses from the MPB?
   ... "good forestry"
    

5. What can we do during a MPB outbreak?
   ... "let's kick some (fr)ass"
    

Lecture Materials (Prezi)

• MPB Biology - based on Bionomics
   

• MPB Management - not this year

 

Supplemental Resources:

• BC's Mtn. Pine Beetle - check out the videos, FAQ,& Beetle Facts

  • videos

  • photos

  • beetle facts

• MPB & Fire - The Burning Question - CFS video (YouTube version)

• MPB: Climate Change (YouTube)

• Forest Pest Leaflet - Canadian Forestry Service

• The Mtn Pine Beetle: A Synthesis of ... - pdf download (large file)

  • Biology of the Mtn. Pine Beetle - detailed chapter regarding biology & epidemiology

  • Direct Control  &  Preventative Measures - detailed chapters regarding mgmt