Pests and diseases of radiata pine: some observations made during a visit to Australia, South Africa, Kenya, Spain and Chilie

Authors: J.D. Allen
Publication: New Zealand Journal of Forestry, Volume N.Z.J.For. 1973, Issue N.Z.J.For. 18(2) 1973, pp 265-272, Aug 1973
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry

Abstract: The present and potential importance of the following insect pests of radiata pine is noted: Rhyacionia buoliana, Ips grandicollis, Hylotrupes bajulus, Criocephalus pinetorum, Thaume-topoea pityocampa and Nudaurelia cytherea. Dothistroma needle blight in Kenya and Chile and edaphic and climatic restrictions on the growth of radiata pine in South Africa and Spain are also described.