Chemical ecology of Carpophilus beetles and their yeast symbionts

This thesis is an exciting avenue of research that broadens our understanding of the ecological relationship between microbes and herbivorous insects and applies this knowledge to the development of new "attract and kill" technologies in insect pest management. The outcomes of the research will help improve existing control practices for Carpophilus beetles, which are major pests in Australian horticulture, and pave the way for developing novel tools and practices for monitoring and controlling newly established insect pests