Ability to Respond Total:16 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )
Confidence:Low
Confidence Notes:
Impact
Spread
Notes
Score
Spread Rate
May be transported in infested plant material or in cargo. Also capable of independent flight.
4
Spread Amount
Spread will be concentrated on the coast and in the mountains. Nursery stock will likely be infested too.
3
Damage
Notes
Score
Ecological
Native conifers are likely to be affected.
1
Agricultural
This pest poses a threat to the commercial forestry industry in CA. Extreme damage makes lumber unmarketable.
4
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Benefit
Notes
Score
Ecological
0
Agricultural
0
Infrastructure
0
Cultural
0
Health
0
Total
12
Ability to Respond
Ease of Response
Notes
Score
Detection
Detection can be done through pheromone trapping.
4
Control
Most effective chemical control is systemic (must be applied individually to trees). A male attractant pheromone exists that may be implemented in male annihilation technique.
