As part of forest health preservation measures, specialists of SSE "Kharkivlisozakhyst" continue active use of pheromone monitoring to detect and assess populations of dangerous stem pests - Ips acuminatus (pine engraver beetle) and Ips sexdentatus (six-toothed bark beetle). Both species pose a significant threat to coniferous plantations, especially during drought periods when trees become more vulnerable to infestation.

Monitoring is carried out using ... Read more »