The discussion questions and responses are included below. Female beetles lay eggs in tunnels under the bark and larvae become contaminated, and mature beetles carry the spores from tree to tree. They eat away at young shoots and introduce the fungus into new growth. Using parasites to control the vector is an option. It may also be wise to focus on increasing the trees resistance to the elm beetle and the invading fungus.
Pesticide spraying and habitat management of antagonist species are options.
Agricultural crops are generally annual or bi-annual making the possibility to employ pesticides much greater. Concerns for health and bio-accumulation of pesticides must be considered. You are a pathogenic fungus C your bread and butter is the water and nutrients in the xylem of your host tree. You must gain entry into the tree, reach the nutrient source, and spread your spores to ensure your continued survival. Explain how you will overcome these obstacles and resist your hosts defences.