Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research

Journal of Agricultural Science and Food Research
Open Access

ISSN: 2593-9173

Research Article - (2012) Volume 3, Issue 4

Verbenone Plus Reduces Levels of Tree Mortality Attributed to Mountain Pine Beetle Infestations in Whitebark Pine, a Tree Species of Concern

Christopher J. Fettig1*, Beverly M. Bulaon2, Christopher P Dabney1, Christopher J Hayes3 and Stephen R McKelvey1
1Pacific Southwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service, Davis, California 95618, USA
2Forest Health Protection, USDA Forest Service, Sonora, California 95370, USA
3Forest Health Protection, USDA Forest Service, Missoula, Montana 59802, USA
*Corresponding Author: Christopher J. Fettig, Ecosystem Function and Health Program, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Davis, California, USA, Tel: 530-759-1708 Email:

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