Ecology and management of forest insects

Abstract

Some forest insect-specific basics of autecology and population ecology are presented and the various roles of insects within forest ecosystems are illustrated. Emphasis is put on the ecology of specific groups such as beetles, moths, plant lice, ants, and plant wasps. The diagnosis of infestation symptoms is explained and the management strategies of specific insect species is discussed.

Objective

This lecture has the following goals: 1) Knowledge of the general biology and ecology of the most important groups of forest insects 2) Understanding some of the important ecological principles and mechanisms of regulation 3) Understanding the ecological role of selected insect groups in the forest ecosystem 4) Knowledge of the key insect species relevant in forest and nature protection, diagnosis of infestation symptoms 5) Knowledge and assessment of methods and effects of phytosanitary measures 6) Knowledge and assessment of measures to promote endangered insect species

Content

- Insect specific basics of autecology and population ecology - The role of insects in the forest ecosystem - Biology and ecology of bark beetles, other beetles, butterflies and moths, plant wasps, aphids and scales, galling insects and ants - Management of potential pest species - Significance of dead wood to endangered species - Identification and diagnosis of insects and infestations symptoms (exercises)

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