The Asian Longhorned Beetle attacks Hardwood trees including Maple, Ash, and Elm. We are currently at high risk of an infestation. Known signs to watch for include:
Visible Asian longhorned beetles. Adult beetles have bullet-shaped bodies from 3/4 inch
to 1-1/2 inches long, shiny black with white spots and long striped antennae,
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 times the size of its body.
A series of chewed round depressions in the bark of a
tree
Pencil-sized, perfectly round tree exit holes
Excessive sawdust buildup near tree bases
Unseasonable yellowed or drooping leaves
Visible Asian longhorned beetles. Adult beetles have bullet-shaped bodies from 3/4 inch
to 1-1/2 inches long, shiny black with white spots and long striped antennae,
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 times the size of its body.
A series of chewed round depressions in the bark of a
tree
Pencil-sized, perfectly round tree exit holes
Excessive sawdust buildup near tree bases
Unseasonable yellowed or drooping leaves