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The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) is an invasive insect that feeds on
certain species of hardwood trees, eventually killing them. The ALB
most likely came to the United States inside wood packing material from
Asia. Since it was first discovered in Brooklyn, New York in 1996, the
beetle has caused tens of thousands of trees to be destroyed in
Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
If the ALB were to become established here, it could become one
of the most destructive and costly pests ever to enter the United
States. If we don't find and stop the ALB, we'll lose more than trees.
We'll lose industries worth billions of dollars - and wildlife habitats
too. Our yards and neighborhoods will take decades to recover.
Spot the Beetle. Stop the Beetle.
One of the most important ways you can help stop the ALB
is to look for it and report
it . Adult beetles are most active during the summer and early fall.
They can be seen on trees, branches, walls, outdoor furniture, cars,
and sidewalks. While the ALB may appear threatening, it is harmless to
humans and pets. With these unique characteristics, it's easy to
identify the ALB:
- 1 to 1 ½ inches in length
- Long antennae banded in black and white (longer than the
insect's body)
- Shiny, jet black body with distinctive white spots
- Six legs
- May have blue color on feet
Get the Fact Sheet
REPORT IT
Contact
Liz Lopes-Duguay
RI Dept of Environmental Management, 235 Promenade Street, Providence,
RI 02908-5767
(401) 222-2781 ext. 4510
Please be sure to include all of the following information:
- Your full name
- Your phone number
- The specific location of pest sighting
- A physical description of the pest
- A list indicating the types of trees/crops being damaged
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