What is it?

The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) is an exotic pest threatening a wide variety of hardwood trees in North America. Adults are large (0.75 - 1.50 inches long) with very long black and white banded antennae.� The body is glossy black with irregular white spots.� The beetle was introduced into New York City, Chicago, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio in the US and Toronto, Ontatio Canada and is a serious pest of hardwood trees. Adults can be seen from late spring to fall depending on the climate.� Learn more about it's biology, how to distinguish ALB from other native insects, and what trees it infests.

The Problem

ALB attacks and kills many hardwood trees, such as maple, elm, horsechestnut, ash, birch, poplar, willow and many more.� ALB could significantly disrupt the forest ecosystem if it became established over a large area.� Click here for a list of ALB host species and to view some frequently asked questions.

Infestations

ALB has infested several states and has been intercepted in�warehouses or at ports all over North America.�
Click here to find out if you live near an infestation and to view maps of the quarantined areas.

Contacts

�If you see this beetle call the USDA toll free:� 1-866-702-9938 or report it HERE.

Click here to view other state Contacts as well as contacts in Canada.

Research

A number of research projects have been initiated to better understand how to manage ALB.� These include projects that range from general biology of the beetle to the potential impact of ALB on the American landscape.� Click here to read summaries from some ALB research.

Management

Quarantines have been established around infested areas to prevent accidental spread of ALB.� All infested trees are being removed, chipped, and burned.� Regulations on solid wood packing material from China have been established by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).� Click here to learn more about ALB management.�

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Wanted: The Asian Longhorned Beetle Booklet
USDA-APHIS Program Aid No. 1655. 16 page brochure (1.61 MB PDF)

Watch the US Forest Service's Video:'Asian Longhorned Beetle: First Line of Defense' (Available in English or Spanish)

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