Other States

Eradication efforts eliminated infestations and removed regulations in Illinois (2008) and New Jersey (2013).

Upcoming Events

The program has no public meetings planned at this time.

Reminders

The mission of the eradication program is to help save trees and to eliminate the beetle from infested areas. Residents in Asian longhorned beetle regulated areas cannot move firewood or wood debris outside of the regulated area. Residents are also discouraged from moving firewood and wood debris inside the regulated area. In the event of inclement weather, surveys and infested tree removals may be delayed or cancelled.

If you think you’ve found an Asian longhorned beetle or signs of infestation, always record the area where the specimen was found. If possible, capture the insect you think is an Asian longhorned beetle, place it in a jar and freeze it — this will preserve the insect for easy identification. Take digital pictures of the insect and damage to your trees in case officials request them, and Report It.

More Information

There are other ways to stay informed about Asian longhorned beetle eradication efforts:

WEBSITE: AsianLonghornedBeetle.com or APHIS Asian longhorned beetle

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/asianlonghornbeetle

YOUTUBE: youtube.com/user/BeetleBusters

TWITTER: @StopALB

For local information about eradication activities, or if you think you’ve found an insect or signs of infestation, please call 1-866-702-9938, or contact your state’s ALB eradication program office directly:

South Carolina: 843-973-8329

Ohio: 513-381-7180

Massachusetts: 508-852-8090

New York: 800-STOP-ALB or 631-598-5943