IDT Damage Flashcards
1
Q
How is IDT monitored ?
A
Annual overview
Annual pheremone trap in high risk areas (endemic fewer, outbreak lots)
2
Q
Short term mgmt?
A
NPV for pop control - die in 5 weeks (Apply early in season and outbreak.)
BTK for foliage protection (early in season later in outbreak) or max kill (late in season early in outbreak.)
Mating disruption (experimental)
3
Q
Why are NPV and BTK safe?
A
They are both pathogens that rest in crystal form that will only be activated in an alkaline gut.
4
Q
Long term mgmt
A
Mix or sp conversion (moth won’t build up on Py)
Maintain vigor
Maintain even aged stand (take out intermediate and suppressed understory).
5
Q
How often are severe outbreaks normal?
What are the damages
A
Every 9-10 years
30-40% mortality
Deformity causing reduced growth
Human health
