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September 27, 2025ForestsOpen Access

Impact of Trapping Programs for Ips typographus (Linnaeus) (Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on Predators, Parasitoids, and Other Non-Target Insects

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MBMatteo BracaliniAMAndrea MartiniLTLorenzo Tagliaferri

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Overview

This observational analysis highlights the effect of trapping on non-target insects, suggesting mass-trapping may disrupt local ecosystems.

Key Points

  • Mass-trapping for ips typographus revealed a higher non-target insect capture rate of 4.15%, indicating ecological implications.
  • About half of the non-target insects captured were beneficial natural enemies, emphasizing their role in ecosystem balance.
  • The study focused on comparing single monitoring traps with multi-trap configurations to assess the impact on non-target catches.
  • Findings indicate a significant, previously underreported impact of trapping on beneficial parasitoids, highlighting management considerations.

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Bracalini et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3e2eebfec0fc5236cb7https://doi.org/10.3390/f16101510
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