Ability to Respond Total:22 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:High
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
Hitchhikers on RVs, etc., larvae drift on silk threads, females are flightless for one "type/subspecies" but fly readily for the other one.
5
Spread Amount
500 hosts - hardwoods and conifers; Asian GM (same species) has a broader host range and females fly - this is the type most likely to invade CA by ship and lumber from Asia. Trapped detections are mostly European GM from Eastern US.
5
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Numerous native species can be impacted. Increased pesticide use by homeowners and others if GM establishes will have a negative impact on the environment.
5
Agricultural
Some agricultural trees potentially impacted and impact on lumber.
3
Infrastructure
2
Cultural
Landscape trees and home orchard damage.
2
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
22
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Statewide detection program with GM pherormone traps occurs throughout CA every year.
5
Control
Eradication of incipient infestations by CDFA , though costly, have been very successful. Difficult to control once established.
3
Tools in Place
Notes
Score
Entry
A-rated pest from CDFA. All outdoor household goods from infested areas entering CA are inspected as are RV's and suspect vehicles.
5
Control
A-rated pest from CDFA, a good pheromone exists for delimitation of populations with mandated eradication.
