Southern Pine Beetles Strike Again
Throughout the years, there has been a big problem that has been identified in the southeast forest of the United States and other countries. All sorts of pine trees and other species of trees are being destroyed by the thousands by tiny little bugs. These bugs are called the Southern Pine Beetle or scientifically known as the Dendroctonus frontalis. They look like little chocolate sprinkles on the big pine trees they take down, but do not be fooled, these bugs are extremely destructive. As a matter of fact, the Insect and Disease Section on state.sc.us name it the most destructive insects of the pines. They also go on to say they destroy millions of dollars of valuable timber resources in the southeast each
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They are destroying major parts of the forest up in that region. Some examples of where they are wreaking havoc are on the pitch pine which is the main tree species of an environmentally sensitive, 100,000 acre forest in Long Island according to Weather.com. John Wernet, from the New York's Department of Environmental Conservation said "Whenever you have a new pest enter an area where it's never been, it has the potential for massive outbreaks." This is exactly what seems to be happing up in the Northern Regions as well. One may ask why they started to move up into the northern regions if they have always stayed in the southern regions. Lisa Filippi, a biology professor at Hofstra University in Hempstead states that, “The only thing that would allow them to move up the coast was the climate; A very slight change in climate can cause a huge change in the life cycle of insects." Since the Southern Pine Beetle likes warmer temperatures and the national climate has increased, these bugs have branched out to new regions. They have found more resources with fewer predators and are going haywire. It is estimated by Ron Corkory, the southern pine beetle project coordinator for New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection, that these beetles have affected 34,000 acres of land and “hundreds of thousands of dollars” are being spent to cut down trees …show more content…
Right now the New York DEC spokesman Peter Constantakes says that $340,000, as well as numerous hours of work is being put into this problem. Officials from New York have also released that five thousand trees have been cut down on federal lands and two thousand and five hundred trees have been cut down on state lands including Pine Barren. Peter Constantakes did not say how the money was being used but one would guess it would go into treatments that have been used previously. Some different treatment tactics are Salvage Removal, Cut-and-Leave, Chemical Control, and Pile and Burn. Salvage Removal is preferred by managers and owner because it is the least detrimental way to fix the problem, but it sometimes cannot be done. It consists of removing the infected trees from the areas and buffer-trimming or cutting down the surrounding areas. Cut and Leave is a method for small scale attacks. One would cut down an infested tree and put it in the middle of an un-infested area so the bugs will evenly disperse throughout the forest. Chemical Control is basically just like its name. With the use of insecticides, one would spray infested trees to kill the bugs. The USDA Forest Service says to use insecticides with the chemicals bifenthrin and permethrin, which are registered and proven effective for prevention of bark beetles. Bile and Burn is also just like the name states. One would cut
The EAB, an exotic Asian pest, was discovered in North America about five years ago, and was spotted in the Detroit area during the summer of 2002. Since then, it has apparently migrated south, infiltrating Lucas County as well as Wood, Defiance, Franklin, Fulton, Hancock, Henry and Williams Counties. It isn’t the adult beetles that cause the most damage, it’s their larvae. They burrow and nibble their way through the inner bark of Ash trees, affecting the trees’ ability to move the needed nutrients and all important water throughout. What we’re left with are a bunch of trees that are cracked where the burrows have forced the bark to split.
... States are minimal for people affected with disease by this invasive species, steps should still be taken to avoid an outbreak. They should be controlled to some extent. Because West Nile has taken such a toll on humans and birds, precautions should be taken to avoid being infected with this disease. Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito may help minimize the spread of diseases throughout the United States. Because this species of mosquito thrives in more wet condensed spaces like water cans, tipping and tossing all containers that hold water around the house or garden on a daily basis will help remove the larvae and reduce the population. Other common practices that most communities partake in, include cold fogging or spray trucks and effective mosquito traps. These are the best options so far, to help control the Asian Tiger mosquito and other mosquitos as well.
The effects of deforestation around my home and throughout my state are becoming more evident every day. When a deer or other wild game loses its home, they move into cities, urban areas, and parks; thus causing issues with the human population. Most people living in Illinois have hit or nearly killed a deer driving on Southern Illinois roadways. This common occurrence could be kept at bay or maybe even avoided if the deer and wild game had more space to reside. There are many points that coincide with this reality but the main issues are the small subtle ones that affect everyday life and are often overlooked. Picture the Illinois we will leave for our children. Do you see a lush green forest or miles and miles of concrete and steel?
Cigarette beetle, Lasioderma serricorne F (Col.: Anobiidae) is a cosmopolitan stored product insect pest (Rees, 2004). The female beetles are found to deposit about 100 eggs loosely on commodities which hatch between 6- 10 days in territory weather conditions (Cabrera, 2007). The beetles that emerge as adult are capable of flight and do not feed as adult but create holes in the product to locate a suitable oviposition site (Papadopoulou, 2006). The shortest development period from egg to adult stage is 26 days at 30°C and 70 % relative humidity (Rees, 2004) (in what product?)
The boll weevil’s primary food source are cotton plants, a crop that covered the southern plantations at the time. In the spring, when they emerge from hibernation, they puncture the cotton buds and lay their eggs inside ("What is a Boll Weevil?"). After about four days, the larvae are born. This is where most of the damage occurs. The larvae eat and destroy the cotton fibers("What is a Boll Weevil?"). The plant is plagued by these insects; they eat them until the cotton plant’s eventual death. The boll weevil season allows for man...
A small beetle can kill a 1,000 year old tree. In recent years, the number of live whitebark pine trees has been declining dramatically. In the past, mountain pine beetle populations have erupted at times, causing widespread adverse effects on whitebark pine trees. A similar type of warming-related outbreak is occuring today. The whitebark pine tree is beneficial in many ways. In response to increased tree mortality, researchers have established some methods of restoration for the whitebark pine. Increasing temperatures due to global warming may be significantly changing the way mountain pine beetles interact with ecologically important whitebark pine trees by enabling the beetles to more
When trying to figure out what the greatest threat to the forests of British Columbia are, you could come up with many concepts. Such as forests fires, urbanization, deforestation etc. but is that really the most significant threat to them. One could argue each point but for my paper, I will focus on something you maybe didn’t even think of, mountain pine beetles. Gibson, K., Kegley, S. & Bentz, B. (2009), defined the mountain pine beetles as part of the insect species; in more detail they are called ‘bark beetles.’ They attach on to the under part of the bark of their host trees and live their whole life there (Gibson et al., 2009). There have been outbreaks in the past in British Columbia, mostly in the interior forests, where this has lead
What does Christianity, Catholicism, and Scarab Beetles all have in common? They all have worshipers! Superstitions have existed for thousands of years, with the Scarab Beetle being a prominent figure in it. Superstition is the belief in supernatural causality. Superstition comes in many forms from different religions and cultures with different talismans around the world. The particular superstitious item I chose was the Scarab Beetle, which has been constantly worshipped and admired throughout history.
The American Oil Beetle is a type of Blister Beetle. These beetles are referred to as oil beetles. They are called this because they release oily droplets of hemolymph when they feel threatened. When the beetle feels threatened or put under pressure, they will release a chemical called cantharidin, which creates blisters and will irritate the human skin. These beetles have a soft, and stout abdomen with a shell that looks like overlapping plates. The beetle has a slightly bumpy surface. The antennae can be seen on its head. The beetle can be appeared as dull black, or can be even seen as shiny black or dark blue. The American Oil Beetle do not fly,
Mature trees are susceptible to oak crown and root rot fungi (e.g., Inonotus, Ganoderma, and Laetiporus), that decay wood in trunks and roots. (Bergher, 2000.)
Bess beetles range in size all the way from 21 millimeters to 80 millimeters. The beetles are named after the French word baiser, which means “to kiss”, due to the fact that they often make a smooching sound with their legs. They have a small horn that protrudes from their head, and use their antennae to drive them forward when experiencing new smells. Though the beetles may look quite menacing, they are surprisingly docile. They enjoy feasting on rotten wood, moss, and adult beetle fecal matter after it has been partially digested by bacteria. A scientific experiment was conducted to test these beetle’s pulling power in relation to their mass. The hypothesis stated,
In 1996, the Asian Longhorn Beetle made its way into the New York and New Jersey creating the decimation of the forests. The Asian Longhorn Beetle has so far caused the cutting of over 10,000 trees in New Jersey, and quarantine of 109 miles in New York today . The spread of this foreign beetle has created great impacts on the environment. The Asian Longhorn Beetle is an invasive specie, a harmful specie from another locations, mainly other countries, that has ended up in a foreign habitat. As time has progressed, invasive species have continued to come into our environment more frequently creating many unforeseen consequences. The relationship of invasive species within the United States’ environment and ecosystem has been changing ever since the arrival of the Europeans in the 1700s to present day. Due to these encounters with other species whether harmful or neutral, the majority, if not all, of the United States has been affected with the threatening encroachment of native species due to the industrialization of waterways and transportation.
The bombardier beetle is an example of an animal that uses acid as a defence mechanism. What it does is it makes a chemical explosion inside its shell which sprays the predator with hot acid which really hurts the predator. Researchers in the US discovered that the beetle makes a superheated spray known as benzoquinone. It’s made by combining two chemicals in a protective blast chamber located inside the beetle. The reaction that results by the chemicals combining boils the mixture which creates the pressure that’s needed to shoot it at a predator. Beetles pulse the spray and by pulsing the spray the bombardier beetle allows the blast chamber time to cool which prevents it from overheating and hurting itself.
Leadership involves putting others needs before your own in order to inspire them to become something better than what they are. As your big sister, I know that you connect more with things that involve music, and there are many influential musical leaders in the world that you should strive to learn from. One example is The Beetles, with their determination to be unique. Another is Taylor Swift, with her unwavering desire to be a singer despite her young age at the time. Even Justin Bieber shows leadership qualities by striving to become a singer in the United States when he lived in Canada, and not giving up until he reached his dreams. All of these people show that having leadership qualities is a very important part of growing up. Positive
Humans have been changing the Western forests' fire system since the settlement by the Europeans and now we are experiencing the consequences of those changes. During the summer of 2002, 6.9 million acres of forests was burnt up in the West (Wildland Fires, 1). This figure is two times the ten year annual average, and it does not look like next summer will be any better (Wildfire Season, 1). Foresters have been trying to restore the forests back to their original conditions by thinning and prescribed fires but have encountered countless delays. Politicians are proposing sweeping changes in bills, which have caused great controversy, in efforts to correct the problems that the Forest Service has faced in restoration projects. Are these bills necessary or is there a better solution that politicians are overlooking?