As some of you may already know, this weekend a small infestation of Asian longhorned beetle was found in Jamaica Plain (Boston). The site is at Faulkner Hospital, just across from the Arnold Arboretum. Six infested maple trees were found so far, in close proximity to each other, and have already been removed by USDA/DCR. Surveys will continue this week.

It is extremely important that we get the word out ASAP to everyone in the Boston, Brookline and Newton area to be on the lookout for:

1) Adult Asian longhorned beetles (shiny black beetles with white spots and long, banded antennae)

2) ALB exit holes (dime-sized, perfectly round holes, especially in maple, but also in birch, elm, horsechestnut, willow and other hardwood trees…but not oak)

3) ALB egg-laying sites (divots in the bark ranging in size from 1/4 to 3/4 inches across – fresh pits often have oozing, foaming sap)

Anyone seeing anything suspicious should report it immediately at http://massnrc.org/pests/albreport.aspx or toll-free:1-866-702-9938. Take photos if you can.

If you are with an environmental group or other organization that needs outreach materials, we will provide you with ID cards, fact sheets, etc., for free. Just contact me by phone or email.

Spread the word, not the beetle! Get all the latest ALB news at: http://massnrc.org/pests/alb

- Jenn

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Jennifer Forman Orth, Ph.D.

State Plant Pest Survey Coordinator

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources

251 Causeway St., Suite 500

Boston, MA 02114-2151

jennifer.forman-orth@state.ma.us

p: (617) 626-1735

f: (617) 626-1850

http://massnrc.org/pests