Measures to control the spruce bark beetle: development of a damage assessment tool (iTypographus) and a new pest control technique

The spruce bark beetle Ipstypographus is a serious threat to European spruce forests, especially pure stands of spruce. The unidentified pest, and therefore the delayed response, poses a particular threat to small and medium-sized forest owners, who lack the necessary knowledge to effectively detect and manage such an infestation. The project aims to reduce the spread and damage of Ipstypographus in spruce forests. To achieve this, a user-friendly platform will be developed during the project to enable small and medium-sized forest owners to assess the risk of Ipstypographus infestation and its potential impact on the health of their forest.

PROJECT FUNDED BY:

European Union’s European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

Project No. 24-00-C0LA1601-000031

PROJECT DURATION:

1st October 2024 – 31st September 2027

PROJECT BUDGET:

163 917.50 EUR (total 300 000.00 EUR)

SCIENTIFIC LEADER OF THE PROJECT:

Ilze Vamža

PROJECT PARTNERS:

Riga Technical University, Latvia

Association “Latvijas Lauku forums”, Latvia

“Climate Dimensions” Ltd., Latvia

Gatis Teteris, Latvia

PUBLISHED:

14.11.2024.