Lethal and sublethal effects of synthetic and bioinsecticides toward the invasive ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus.

This study provides first baseline toxicity data of synthetic insecticides and bioinsecticides with different Modes of Action and origin toward X. compactus and the first evidence that several insecticides can cause multiple sublethal effects to this pest. These findings can help building suitable Integrated Pest Management packages against this pest.