Pest
Alert: Asian Longhorned Beetle Detected in Massachusetts (Aug
7, 2008) Massachusetts Introduced Pests Outreach Project.
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis, "ALB"),
a pest of hardwood trees including maple, birch and
horse chestnut, was recently discovered in Worcester,
Massachusetts. This is the first detection of the
invasive pest in Massachusetts.
If you think you have seen this beetle, we encourage you to submit a report and photos, or you can call our Pest Hotline at 617-626-1779.
