Asian
Longhorned Beetle
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Don't
Delay! Report ALB
Today!
What is it? |
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The Asian longhorned beetle
(ALB) is an exotic pest threatening a wide variety of hardwood trees in
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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. |
Infestations |
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ALB has infested several states
and has been intercepted in warehouses or at ports
all over |
Contacts |
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If you see this beetle call the USDA toll free: 1-866-702-9938 or report it HERE. Click here to
view other state Contacts
as well as contacts in |
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 some ALB research. |
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 |
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Wanted: The Asian Longhorned
Beetle Booklet |
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