Bark and Wood Boring Insects in Living Trees in Europe, A Synthesis Book

Preface; Acknowledgements; The BAWBILT bases in Europe; The BAWBILT context in Europe; The directory of European experts; The BAWBILT database; Damage and control of BAWBILT organisms, an overview; Taxonomy and systematics of bark and ambrosia beetles; Genetic tools in Scolytid research; General biology and life cycles of bark beetles; Chemical ecology of bark beetles in a complex olfactory landscape; Host resistance to bark beetles and its variations; Fungal associates of bark beetles with special emphasis on the Ophistomatoid fungi; Research on parasitoids and predators of Scolytidae, a review; Pathogens in bark beetles; Taxonomy and systematics of bark weevils; General biology and life cycles of bark weevils; Semiochemicals in the life of bark feeding weevils; Hylobius abietis – Host utilization of resistance; Fungi associated with Hylobius abietis and other weevils; Parasitoids, predators, nematodes and pathogens associated with bark weevil pests; Damage, control and management of weevil pests, especially Hylobius abietis; Biology, ecology and economic importance of Buprestidae and Cerambycidae; Natural enemies of Cerambycidae and Buprestidae infesting living trees; Non-Coleopteran insects; General conclusions and research priorities for BAWBILT organisms in Europe; Index of scientific names