Colonisation potential of the bark beetle ( <scp> <i>Taphrorychus bicolor</i> </scp> ) on beech logs and logging residues: ecological context and implications for pest management in forests

T. bicolor showed consistent reproductive success on small-diameter beech logging residues with limited interspecific competition. Exit holes provide a reliable proxy for emergence, supporting logging residue management. © 2026 The Author(s). Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.