ALB in Boston

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Fri Jul 09, 2010 4:21 pm

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.

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:41 am

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 :thumleft:

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:41 am

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/

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Mon Jul 19, 2010 10:17 am

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Fri Jul 23, 2010 9:00 am

From tree scourge to drug enforcement agent, this beetle can do it all! :lol:

Andrew McManus · Post by **Andrew McManus** » Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:15 am

A Worcester community reflects back on the ALB invasion:

http://www.telegram.com/article/2010072 ... 57/7240355

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