Asian Longhorned Beetle

The Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) is native to Asia and causes significant damage to trees in China, Japan, and Korea.  It was most likely introduced in the united states by packing materials (pallets, crates, boxes) from these countries.  The potential for social, economic and environmental damage in New England is enormous.  This insect has the potential to wipe out many industries in the north east including Maple syrup, Timber, Tourism, Nurseries, and Greenhouses.  According to a forest service/ APHIS study the potential loss in the US is 35% of all forest cover and $669 Billion dollars in compensatory value.

Efforts are underway in Worster and Boston to stop this insect from spreading.  If you see the ALB or think you see the signs of the ALB please contact us and the USDA.  http://www.beetlebusters.info/whatIfYouFindIt.php

ALB Facts

Adult beetles are large 3/4 to 11/4 inch long.  with long banded black and white antennae.  The body is shiny black with irregular white spots.

Exit holes are 1/2 inch in diameter and often there are large piles of coarse sawdust.

Host trees Maple, Chestnut, Birch, Willow, Elm, Ash, Plane tree, Poplar, Mountain ash.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/asian_lhb/index.shtml