http://massnrc.org/pests/albdocs/AsianL ... 7.6.10.pdf
Don't transport firewood from one place to another...its how they're spreading. Although they do fly, they don't travel very far without human assistance.
ALB in Boston
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ALB in Boston
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Re: ALB in Boston
So far, so good for Boston, but the search continues
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massac ... continues/
Shrewsbury sightings:
http://www.telegram.com/article/2010071 ... 19881/1116
For general info regarding ALB infestation in New England:
http://www.lurkinginthetrees.org/
I highly encourage anyone in the Worcester/Boston/Metro West areas to keep an eye out for the ALB or attend any # of free workshops on identifying the signs of ALB infestation. Most importantly, keep firewood local
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massac ... continues/
Shrewsbury sightings:
http://www.telegram.com/article/2010071 ... 19881/1116
For general info regarding ALB infestation in New England:
http://www.lurkinginthetrees.org/
I highly encourage anyone in the Worcester/Boston/Metro West areas to keep an eye out for the ALB or attend any # of free workshops on identifying the signs of ALB infestation. Most importantly, keep firewood local
"Disc golf....there is no substitute"
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Re: ALB in Boston
Video of Asian Long Horn Beetle emerging from an infested willow tree in Worcester:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/pla ... 1967685001
The scar mark to the left of the emerging beetle is the egg laying or oviposition site
Another useful link:
http://www.beetlebusters.info/
http://link.brightcove.com/services/pla ... 1967685001
The scar mark to the left of the emerging beetle is the egg laying or oviposition site
Another useful link:
http://www.beetlebusters.info/
"Disc golf....there is no substitute"
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Re: ALB in Boston
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Re: ALB in Boston
From tree scourge to drug enforcement agent, this beetle can do it all!
http://worcesteria.wordpress.com/2010/0 ... -drug-war/
http://worcesteria.wordpress.com/2010/0 ... -drug-war/
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Re: ALB in Boston
A Worcester community reflects back on the ALB invasion:
http://www.telegram.com/article/2010072 ... 57/7240355
http://www.telegram.com/article/2010072 ... 57/7240355
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