The pine weevil (Hylobius abietis):
ecology, behaviour and pest management

Research projects 

The Swedish Hylobius Research Program
Snytbaggeprogrammet

The research aims to find ecologically sustainable ways of reducing damage on conifer plants caused by the pine weevil Hylobius abietis to economically acceptable levels. Focus is on how the weevil's behaviour is affected by environmental factors and how weevil feeding on seedlings can be reduced by applying various silvicultural measures, e.g. soil scarification and regeneration under shelterwood. We are also developing methods for protecting conifer plants by use of coatings on the stem containing mineral particles or antifeedant substances.

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Parasite Resistant Trees
Träds resistens mot parasiter

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Microbial chemical ecology: semiochemicals from bacteria associated with Hylobius abietis and their influence on insect feeding and egglaying
Kemisk ekologi hos mikrober: signalämnen från mikrober i snytbaggens matsmältningskanal och deras påverkan på insekternas födo- och äggläggningsbeteende

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Temaprogram: Stubbskörd och miljöeffekter

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