![]() Moore, R., Cottrell, J., A’Hara, S., and Ray, D. Are there chemical and non-chemical alternatives to the use of conventional insecticides for the protection of young trees from damage by the large pine weevil Hylobius abietis in UK forestry? Forestry 93 (5), 694-712. Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 22, 319-327. The importance of trap type, trap colour and capture liquid for catching Dendrolimus pini and their impact on by-catch of beneficial insects. Sukovata, L., Dziuk, A., Parratt, M., Bystrowski, C., Dainton, K., Polaszek, A. He also leads research on the pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini which includes the monitoring and surveillance program to establish population abundance, distribution and spread as well as assessing the risk it poses to UK forestry both now and in the future. His current focus is on biological control, improving HMSS and developing a forest spatial decision support system for Hylobius management. Roger’s research and experience have enabled him to develop two key strategies to help the forest industry combat Hylobius, the fallow strategy and the Hylobius Management Support System (HMSS) used since 20. ![]() Integrated forest management of this pest with efficient and synergistic use of these diverse approaches based on sound decision support systems is seen as key for future Hylobius control. Research on Hylobius includes seeking alternative plant protection techniques (insecticides/ natural product/ physical barrier) and moving progressively towards biological control (nematodes/ fungi). The former is a native pest of forestry restocking and the latter a recently discovered insect which may be non-native and is a pest in other parts of Eurasia. Roger’s work focuses on insect pests of forestry and especially two key pests: large pine weevil, Hylobius abietis, and pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini. ![]() Leads entomological research projects based at the northern research station. Senior Entomologist (N), Centre for Ecosystems, Society & Biosecurity ![]()
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