RECENT RESEARCH ACCOMPLISHMENTS In response to an initial survey
of pest concerns and research priorities, the FPMC has made
significant accomplishments in the following areas: - Evaluation
of baits resulted in 24C registration of Volcano®, a safe
alternative to methyl bromide, for control of the Texas leaf-
cutting ant in Texas and Louisiana. - Evaluation of trunk
injection of systemic pesticides resulting in 90+% reduction in
coneworm damage for 6+ years in pine seed orchards and
prevention of mortality by bark beetles. - Determination of the
impact of pine reproduction weevils, development of a weevil
risk-rating system and 24C registration of Pounce®, Waylay™
and/or Artic in several southern states. - Determination of the
impact of pine tip moth, development of a tip moth hazard-rating
model and EPA registration of PTM™ (fipronil) and SilvaShield™
(imidacloprid + fertilizer tablet). - Studies to develop
economical control options to protect young plantations from tip
moth. - Studies to evaluate potential o