#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Fargo, North Dakota. This marks the first detection in Cass County and the second detection in the state. Read the full press release here: www.ndda.nd.gov/news/emerald... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed at Chickasaw National Recreation Area in Sulphur, Oklahoma (Murray County), bringing the state’s total to seven affected counties. More information on EAB in Oklahoma can be found here: extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Robertson County, Tennessee, marking the latest of 67 counties in the state with the invasive beetle. Learn more: www.tn.gov/agriculture/... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Registration for two free webinars from the Real Christmas Tree Board and MSU Extension are now open. Topics include tree health, invasive insects, weeds and soil management. Pesticide credits available in select states. Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/shake-o... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is proposing a state-wide ban on out-of-state firewood to help slow the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases. Read more: www.mlive.com/environment/... #DontMoveFirewood #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Fresh-cut Christmas trees can carry more than holiday cheer! #InvasiveSpecies like spongy moth and balsam woolly adelgid can hide in trees and threaten forests. Inspect trees before bringing them indoors and report anything suspicious. Read more: www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Emerald Ash Borer University's final fall session is next week! Tune in for a free webinar on Realistic Expectations for #InvasiveSpecies Management from David Coyle, Clemson University. December 11th, 10 A.M. via Zoom. Register here: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #Entomology #Ecology #EABU🌎🧪🍁

Researchers in New Hampshire are studying how ash loss from #EmeraldAshBorer may mirror the disappearance of American chestnut, tracking impacts on forest biodiversity, soil and ecosystem health. Read more: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/13/w... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

🚨⚠️ Emerald Ash Borer has officially reached Mississippi. The Mississippi Forestry Commission has confirmed EAB in Issaquena County, marking the state’s first known detection of the invasive beetle. Learn more here: www.mfc.ms.gov/2025/11/mfc-... #EmeraldAshBorer #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Next week, Emerald Ash Borer University presents Diseases on the Horizon: Invasive Plant Pathogens with John Bonkowski, Purdue University. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. EST via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #EAB #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a new #SpottedLanternfly population in Jackson County following its 2025 monitoring efforts. SLF is now confirmed in six Michigan counties. Learn more: www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

EAB Update: The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed #EmeraldAshBorer in Marshall County, the 19th county in Kansas to detect the pest and the fourth confirmed in 2025. Learn more here: www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-pub... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪 🌍 🍁

Join us TOMORROW for our second fall session of EABU! Register here: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Next week, Emerald Ash Borer University features a free webinar on Techniques for Controlling Woody Invasive Plants with Lenny Farlee, Purdue University. Nov. 4, 10 a.m. EST via Zoom. Register: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Emerald Ash Borer University returns with free fall webinars on invasive species and forest health! Sessions cover a range of topics, from pest monitoring to plant and tree management strategies. Full schedule & registration: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #EAB #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Tomorrow (Oct. 29, 1 p.m. EST), #FirewoodMonth features a webinar on #EmeraldAshBorer infestations and quarantine updates in the Pacific Northwest. Presented by Oregon Dept. of Forestry & WA Invasive Species Council. Register: tnc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

The first session of EABU is beginning now! Join us at the link below. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Emerald Ash Borer University’s fall sessions begin tomorrow! Join Alicia Kelley (Purdue University) and Vince Burkle (Indiana DNR) for a talk on Exotic Pest Monitoring Programs in Indiana. Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. EST via Zoom. Register: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

#FirewoodMonth continues with a webinar tomorrow (Oct. 28, 4 p.m. EST) on the goldspotted oak borer and its spread through firewood. Presented by Joelene Tamm, Natural Resources Director for the LA Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians. Register: tnc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

As leaves begin to fall, bark "blonding" becomes increasingly visible. Look for these marks from woodpeckers that often indicate the presence of #EmeraldAshBorer. Learn more about woodpeckers and EAB biocontrol methods here: www.emeraldashborer.info/biological-c... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

A recently passed Texas law establishes a statewide alert system to notify residents about emerging plant and wildlife pests and diseases. Early warnings aim to help slow their spread. Read more: www.texasstandard.org/stories/new-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

As part of #FirewoodMonth, a webinar tomorrow (Oct. 16, 2 p.m. EST) will explore how human behavior and firewood traits affect pest spread. Presented by John Riggins, Oregon State University. Register here: tnc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Elongated hemlock scale and Cryptomeria scale have been detected on fir Christmas trees in Michigan. Already major invasive pests in other states, they are likely to become an increasingly important concern for growers. Read more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/scale-s... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Think about it: the trees cut for firewood often die due to insects or disease. Don't spread pests – buy firewood where you burn it. For a complete list of sources, please visit: dontmovefirewood.org/octoberisfirewoodmonth #FirewoodMonth #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology #firewood 🧪🌍🍁

Sioux Falls, SD will use a $3M USDA grant to replace ash lost to #EmeraldAshBorer. Eligible households can get free trees in the public right away, plus planting, first-year care, and discounts on more approved trees. Read more: www.siouxfalls.gov/news/2025/09... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

October is #FirewoodMonth! Moving firewood spreads invasive pests like #EmeraldAshBorer. Tune in to Don’t Move Firewood's seminars this month to learn best practices and get updates on invasive insects. Learn more: www.dontmovefirewood.org/firewood-mon... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Minnesota state agencies are releasing parasitoid wasps in Chippewa National Forest to slow the spread of #EmeraldAshBorer. Minnesota's parasitoid wasp program began in 2010 and now has 55 release sites across the state. Read more: www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2025/09... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology🧪🌍🍁

Knowing your ash trees is the first step in protecting them from #EmeraldAshBorer. MSU Extension’s guide shows how to tell true ash apart from lookalikes like elm, boxelder and walnut. Read it here: www.canr.msu.edu/resources/as... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Don’t confuse #TreeOfHeaven (Ailanthus altissima) with important native lookalikes like walnut or sumac. Tree of Heaven has smooth bark, smooth leaf edges with a single tooth at the base and gives off a strong odor. Learn more here: www.canr.msu.edu/resources/a-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Become an #EcoScout in your own community. "Spot It, Stop It" is your guide to identifying and reporting invasive insects. Learn more: www.emeraldashborer.info #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology🧪🌍🍁

#EmeraldAshBorer has reached Portland, Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, the invasive insect was detected in six new areas this summer. Read more: www.portland.gov/trees/get-in... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Late summer and early far are peak season for #SpottedLanternfly. Look for adults clustering on trees. If you spot them, check your state’s resources to know how to report and respond. Learn more about SLF here: www.emeraldashborer.info/other-specie... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Planning a fall camping trip? Make sure to buy firewood where you burn it. Moving untreated firewood can spread invasive insects like the #EmeraldAshBorer. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Tree of Heaven is a fast-growing invasive tree that attracts pests like the #SpottedLanternfly– and chances are it’s growing in your own backyard. Keep an eye out and help protect local trees by removing these aggressive weeds from your property. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

APHIS announced the eradication of the #AsianLonghornedBeetle in Holden, MA, removing 12.3 square miles from quarantine. Residents should remain vigilant and report tree damage to help prevent its spread. More info: www.aphis.usda.gov/news/program... #InvasiveSpecies #TreeCheck #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Virginia Tech researchers have developed a method to detect #SpottedLanternfly before the pest is actually seen by looking at ant DNA. Early detection could slow its spread and protect crops and forests. Read more: news.vt.edu/articles/202... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

APHIS has declared August #TreeCheck month, urging the public to inspect trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle. Early detection is key to preventing tree loss and protecting forests. Read more: www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

EAB Update: The Kansas Forest Service has confirmed the presence of #EmeraldAshBorer in Bourbon County for the first time. This is the 18th county to report EAB and the third new county sighting this year. Learn more here: www.ksre.k-state.edu/news-and-pub... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

EAB isn't the only invader in N. American forests. Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is a small, invasive insect from Japan that feeds on the sap of hemlock trees, depleting the trees of their nutrients. Learn more about HWA here: www.emeraldashborer.info/other-specie... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

#SpottedLanternfly has been detected for the first time in South Carolina. Clemson University’s Department of Plant Industry confirmed its presence in Greenville and Seneca, raising concerns for the state’s agriculture and forestry. news.clemson.edu/invasive-spo... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

A recent study from UIUC shows that #EmeraldAshBorer and #DutchElmDisease have driven declining biodiversity in the sampled woods—and likely beyond—through impacts extending beyond just the loss of these two tree species. aces.illinois.edu/news/century... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

EAB Update: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed #EmeraldAshBorer for the first time in Itasca County. Learn more here: lptv.org/invasive-ins... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Did you know ash trees are still regenerating, even in areas with high ash mortality? While few reach maturity due to the #EmeraldAshBorer, saplings are still found in the understory. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁 Learn how to ID ash from other trees: www.emeraldashborer.info/files/769d5b...

The Oklahoma Forestry Services has begun releasing tiny parasitoid wasps (Oobius agrili) in southeastern Oklahoma to target #EmeraldAshBorer eggs as part of a biocontrol strategy first used in eastern states. Read more: www.kgou.org/science-tech... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Texas A&M has confirmed #EmeraldAshBorer in five new counties. The Bell County confirmation makes it the southernmost confirmed location of EAB in the nation. Read more: www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/t... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

New research from #EmeraldAshBorer biocontrol experts shows a link between EAB biocontrol and ash survival. Sites with higher EAB larval parasitism saw lower ash mortality. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁 Read the study here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

EAB Update: #EmeraldAshBorer has been detected for the first time in Hamilton County, Nebraska. According to the Nebraska Forest Service, Hamilton County is the 16th county in the state to confirm the presence of EAB. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁 Read the full report here: go.unl.edu/fhj25

Not every borer or green beetle is #EmeraldAshBorer. Learn more about how to spot the difference: www.emeraldashborer.info/files/a86c68... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

For 23 years, the #EmeraldAshBorer has devastated ash tree populations across North America. Now in 37 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, its impact is severe—both financially and ecologically. Learn more about the impact of EAB: www.msn.com/en-us/news/t... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

#EmeraldAshBorer has officially been confirmed within the city limits of Denver, Colorado after a decade of prevention efforts. Learn more about how to help protect Denver's ash trees: beasmartash.org/2025/06/27/e... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁