Issue No. 140
R. E. Woodruff and R. A. Hamlen
January, 1974
Introduction
For several years ornamental plants of the genus Dracaena have been introduced into Florida from Puerto Rico and several Central American countries. One of the largest forms, and one which has been imported in tremendous quantities, is D. fragrans ‘Massangeana’. Within the past few months severe infestations of this host by ambrosia beetles (Xyleborus affinis Eichh. and l. ferrugineus (Fab.)) Have been found in nurseries in the miami and apopka areas. Although the origin of these infestations is unknown and investigations are incomplete, this preliminary report is presented to elucidate the problem and to facilitate detection in other areas.