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    The Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer are invasive insects that threaten Vermont's forests. The Asian longhorned beetle feeds on and kills hardwood trees, destroying tens of thousands in the northeastern US. The emerald ash borer kills ash trees and has destroyed over 40 million in Michigan alone. Both beetles likely arrived in the US through wood packaging and are near Vermont's borders. Residents can help by not moving firewood and reporting signs of damage.

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    The Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer are invasive insects that threaten Vermont's forests. The Asian longhorned beetle feeds on and kills hardwood trees, destroying tens of thousands in the northeastern US. The emerald ash borer kills ash trees and has destroyed over 40 million in Michigan alone. Both beetles likely arrived in the US through wood packaging and are near Vermont's borders. Residents can help by not moving firewood and reporting signs of damage.

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    The Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer are invasive insects that threaten Vermont's forests. The Asian longhorned beetle feeds on and kills hardwood trees, destroying tens of thousands in the northeastern US. The emerald ash borer kills ash trees and has destroyed over 40 million in Michigan alone. Both beetles likely arrived in the US through wood packaging and are near Vermont's borders. Residents can help by not moving firewood and reporting signs of damage.

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    The Asian longhorned beetle and emerald ash borer are invasive insects that threaten Vermont's forests. The Asian longhorned beetle feeds on and kills hardwood trees, destroying tens of thousands in the northeastern US. The emerald ash borer kills ash trees and has destroyed over 40 million in Michigan alone. Both beetles likely arrived in the US through wood packaging and are near Vermont's borders. Residents can help by not moving firewood and reporting signs of damage.

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    Asian Longhorned Beetle

    Current Threats
    Asian Longhorned Beetle
    The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is an invasive insect that feeds on certain species of hardwood trees, eventually killing them. Since it was first discovered in Brooklyn, NY in 1996, tens of thousands of trees have been destroyed in IL, MA, NJ and NY. If the ALB were to become established, it could prove to be one of the most destructive and costly pests ever to enter the United States. Not only are industries (e.g. maple syrup) at risk but Vermonts wildlife habitats are too. Currently the closest known ALB infestation to Vermont is in Worcester, MA.

    Emerald Ash Borer

    Emerald Ash Borer


    To date, more than 40 million ash trees have been killed in SE Michigan alone due to EAB damage. Tens of millions more have been lost in other infestation sites across Midwestern states in the U.S. As of September, 2010 EAB has been detected about 30 miles north of Vermonts Canadian border in Quebec, Canada and in eastern New York.

    This large beetle is a native of Asia, and probably hitch-hiked its way into the U.S. on wooden pallets or crates from foreign countries. It attacks many tree species but prefers maple. Asian long-horned beetle (ALB) and related species feed on the cambium and heartwood of host trees, which will eventually result in tree mortality. In the United States, ALB has been detected in Chicago, New York, New Jersey, Worcester, Massachusetts and most recently in Boston. Experts believe ALB has been successfully eradicated in NJ and IL.

    The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a native of Asia. It attacks and kills all species of ash. Larvae tunnel & feed on the inner bark of the ash tree, disrupting the trees ability to transport water and nutrients. Two or three years of larval feeding is usually enough to kill the tree. First found in lower Michigan in 2002, EAB has since spread to at least 14 states and 2 Canadian provinces. EAB is extremely close to Vermonts borders having been detected in Quebec and eastern NY.

    What You Can Do!


    Dont Move Firewood!
    A primary way in which invasive insects become established is by hitch-hiking their way through infested firewood to their next destination. Burn it where you buy it!

    Inspect your trees for signs and symptoms of beetle damage Report signs and symptoms to experts ALB Hotline (866)-702-9938 EAB Hotline (866)-322-4512

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