Asian
Longhorned Beetle
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Asian
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What is it?
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The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is an exotic pest threatening a wide variety of hardwood trees in North America. Adults are large (0.75 - 1.50 inches long) with very long black and white banded antennae. The body is glossy black with irregular white spots. The beetle has been introduced into New York City, Chicago, New Jersey and most recently Worcester. Adults can be seen from late spring to fall depending on the climate. Learn more about it's biology, how to distinguish ALB from other native insects, and what trees it infests. |
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Recent
News
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In the papers:
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The Problem
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ALB attacks and kills many hardwood trees, such as maple, elm, horsechestnut, ash, birch, poplar, willow and many more. ALB could significantly disrupt the forest ecosystem if it became established over a large area. Click here for a list of ALB host species and to view some frequently asked questions. |
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Infestations
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ALB
has been found infesting trees in New York, Chicago, and New Jersey in
the United States and
Toronto, Ontario in Canada. However, ALB has been intercepted
in
warehouses or
at ports all over North America. Click here to find out if you live near an infestation and to view maps of the quarantined areas. |
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Contacts
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The Asian
longhorned beetle is currently infesting trees in New York, New Jersey
and Illinois. If you see this beetle call the USDA toll free: MA: (866) 702-9938; NY: (866) 265-0301, NJ: (866) BEETLE1, IL: (800) 641-3934.
Click
here to view other state Contacts as
well as contacts in Canada. |
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Research
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A number of research projects have been initiated to better understand how to manage ALB. These include projects that range from general biology of the beetle to the potential impact of ALB on the American landscape. Click here to read summaries from the latest ALB research. Asian Longhorned Beetle Acoustic Detector Rearing Asian Longhorned Beetle (PDF) Dispersal and Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Asian Longhorned Beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in China |
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Management
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Quarantines have been established around infested areas to prevent accidental spread of ALB. All infested trees are being removed, chipped, and burned. Regulations on solid wood packing material from China have been established by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Click here to learn more about ALB management. |
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What Can I
Do as a Homeowner?
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As a homeowner, your first question may be: What
can I do as a homeowner? More information will be posted soon. |
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PDF, Flash, and Video Presentations.
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Across the Fence video presentation for public television. July 18, 2005.
Professor Margaret Skinner shares some insight with the public about the Asian Longhorned Beetle. [Approximately 15 minutes in length.] |
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Get
your free copy of the US
Forest Service's Video: Asian Longhorned Beetle: First Line of Defense'(Available in English or Spanish) You can watch the USDA video now online! Click on image or link above to view movie. [File size: 120 MB and may take a few minutes to load depending on connection speed.] |
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 Available in Quicktime. |
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Watch a movie about ALB. |
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The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has created a fine Flash animation |
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WANTED! |
Wanted:
The Asian Longhorned
Beetle Booklet USDA-APHIS Program Aid No. 1655. 16 page brochure (1.61 MB PDF) Click here to view more public awareness materials such as brochures, posters, and displays. |
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A large Asian longhorned beetle infestation was detected 45 miles from the Vermont border in Worcester, Massachusetts. For more information on the infestation visit the online resources of the 
