aPhinity BSLB ®

Targeted Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle Detection and Monitoring

aPhinity BSLB is a pheromone lure developed to support the detection and monitoring of Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle (Tetropium fuscum) populations. Designed for use in forestry surveillance programs, it helps forestry professionals, researchers, and land managers monitor pest activity and make informed management decisions.

Containing S-fuscumol, the lure is used in black intercept traps and can be combined with ethanol and spruce blend lures to enhance trap performance. Deployed throughout the active flight period, it provides a practical and reliable tool for early detection and long-term monitoring programs.

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Product Facts

Target Species
Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle (Tetropium fuscum)

Host Species
Spruce Trees

Application Timing
Deploy from April through September during the adult flight period.

Mode of Action
Uses S-fuscumol pheromone technology to attract Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetles into monitoring traps for detection and surveillance.

Active Ingredient
S-Fuscumol

Storage and Shelf Life
Store at -18°C and use within one year of manufacture. Product information indicates storage stability of up to two years when maintained at -18°C.

Load Rate
50 mg load

Country of Manufacture
Canada

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Key Product Benefits

Targeted Monitoring

Specifically designed to detect Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle populations.

Early Detection Support

Helps identify pest presence before widespread infestations develop.

Full-Season Coverage

Can be deployed throughout the active monitoring season for continuous surveillance.

Synergistic Performance

Enhanced Trap Performance Works effectively with ethanol and spruce blend lures to improve trap captures.

Practical Monitoring Tool

Supports forestry professionals with reliable population detection data.

Made in Canada

Developed and manufactured in Canada for North American forestry applications.

Supporting Plant Performance

Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle

(Tetropium fuscum)

Brown Spruce Longhorned Beetle is an invasive wood-boring insect that attacks spruce trees and can contribute to tree decline, particularly in stressed or weakened stands. Adult beetles lay eggs beneath the bark, where larvae tunnel through the inner bark and cambium, disrupting the movement of water and nutrients within the tree. Because infestations often develop beneath the bark before visible symptoms appear, monitoring plays an important role in detecting populations and assessing spread. Effective surveillance programs help forestry professionals track beetle activity, evaluate infestation levels, and support long-term forest health management strategies.

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Disclaimer

Performance information for aPhinity BSLB is based on internal trials, field observations and/or publicly available data. Results may vary depending on environmental conditions, trap placement, pest pressure, and monitoring practices.

Always follow product instructions and local regulatory requirements. This website does not replace technical documentation or product instructions.

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