Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. The emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, a beetle native to Asia, was first detected in Michigan in 2002. Evidence suggests that the beetle Larva S-Shaped Galleries was established in Michigan for a number of years prior to its D-Shaped discovery. Emerald ash borer Emergence has since been detected in Ohio, Hole Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, Biology: and Ontario, Canada. In addition to Eggs are laid between layers of bark and in spreading by natural means, emerald ash bark crevices. Larvae hatch in about one week borer can be transported to new areas in infested and bore into the tree where they feed on the firewood, timber, and nursery stock. The beetle inner bark and phloem, creating “S”-shaped is responsible for the loss of more than 7 million galleries. The larvae go through three ash trees in Michigan alone. feeding stages, and then excavate a pupal chamber in the fall, where Actual Size they will overwinter as prepupae. Pupation occurs in late spring, and Host: adults begin to emerge through “D”- shaped exit holes in May and early In North America, June. Adults will remain active until the emerald ash borer end of summer. is known to infest all species of ash (Fraxinus spp.). Ash can be recognized by the presence This commonly encountered beetle (The Six- of compound spotted green tiger beetle Cicindela sexguttata) leaves which are is often mistaken for EAB due to its similar arranged opposite appearence. It is a predator of small insects and of one another on is usually found on woodland trails. the branches. Photographs: James W. Smith, David Cappaert, www.invasive.org and PA DCNR. Signs and Symptoms: New infestations are difficult to detect, as damage to the tree may not be apparent for up to three years. Signs of older infestation can include branch dieback in the upper crown, excessive epicormic branching on the tree trunk, vertical bark slits and woodpecker damage. Dieback Epicormic branching Bark Slits Woodpecker Damage Other Stressors Ash may also be stressed by drought, diseases such as ash yellows, and by native insects like the redheaded ash borer, Neoclytus acuminatus, (Fabricius) which creates a round emergence hole. / Redheaded Ash Borer Protect our Forests and Trees. Help Stop the Movement of Exotic Pests. DO NOT MOVE FIREWOOD! Exotic pests like the emerald ash borer can be spread when infested firewood is transported to new areas. • Use LOCAL firewood • Do not bring firewood from home • If you have already transported firewood, do not take it home, do not leave it - BURN IT! If you think you have found emerald ash borer, report it by contacting: PA Department of Agriculture: 1 866 253-7189 - - PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Penn State Cooperative Extension: or United States 1 Department of Agriculture OR Report your sighting by e-mail at: Badbug @ state.pa.us NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Pennsylvania Department of AGRICULTURE PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources pennState_ Penn State Cooperative Extension jjuA united States Department of Agriculture The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. FS-808c