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The invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky), grows and reproduces within healthy and stressed deciduous hardwood tree species, such as maple, birch, horse chestnut, poplar, willow, elm, and ash. The beetle eventually kills the host tree. The ALB hitchhiked to the United States nestled deep within hardwoods cut into crates and pallets and used to import goods from Asian countries. There are currently ALB infestations being eradicated in New York, Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Alerts |
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Massachusetts' information
In the News |
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Feb 17, 2009 Additional Asian Longhorned Beetle Infested Trees Found in Staten Island
Recent Detection Follows Discovery of Beetle in 2007
Jan 6, 2009 USDA to Begin Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Effort for Massachusetts Infestation
Sep 4, 2008 USDA Announces Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey in Massachusetts
Apr 17, 2008 USDA and ITS Partners Declare Victory Over the Asian Longhorned Beetle Illinois is First State to Reach Eradication of the Invasive Pest
Mar 28, 2008 USDA Treats New York and New Jersey Trees Against Asian Longhorned Beetle
Jul 11, 2007 Countdown To Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication: Chicago's Final Push To Find Signs Of The Beetle
May 3, 2007 USDA Treats New York and New Jersey Trees Against Asian Longhorned Beetle
Mar 12, 2007 Asian Longhorned Beetle Infested Trees Found on Uninhabited New York Island Off Staten Island
Apr 18, 2006 USDA To Treat New Jersey Trees Against Asian Longhorned Beetle
Mar 10, 2006 USDA to Treat New York Trees Against Asian Longhorned Beetle
Information Resources
ALB Emergency and Domestic Programs
Introduction and General Information
Factsheet on Massachusetts Regulated Area
Tree Planting List for the ALB Quarantine Zone
Federal Quarantine Areas/Federal Regulations
Publications
Insecticide Imidacloprid
Solid Wood Packing Materials from China
Links to Additional Information
Last Modified:
February 17, 2009