Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer — Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire
Overview
The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), or EAB, is a very destructive, exotic wood-boring beetle native to Asia. It was first discovered in North America in July 2002, and has become established in Michigan, Ohio and Ontario, Canada. Millions of ash trees have been killed by the EAB in Michigan, and the discovery of infested nursery ash trees in other states indicates the potential for increased spread of this pest.
Although the EAB has not yet been detected in Florida, the presence of ash trees and the ongoing movement of wood, trees and cargo into the state make Florida an area where the EAB could potentially become established. Your help is needed to detect possible infestations so they can be quickly eradicated. The information here will help you identify the EAB, EAB host trees, and infestation symptoms.
Photo: David Cappaert, Michigan St. Univ.: http://www.forestryimages.org
Links to EAB Information
- EAB Information Site: http://www.emeraldashborer.info
- USDA Forest Service EAB Site
- USDA Forest Service EAB Pest Alert- Sept. 2008[
] - Bugwood.org EAB Site
- Michigan Department of Agriculture EAB Information
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Invasive Species: EAB
- Florida Forest Service circular:
Keep an Eye Out for the EAB
[
528.9 kB
]
