Buprestidae

Destructive Invasive Insects Require a Multi-Step Approach to Control

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Insects, Hexapoda, Nature, Buprestidae, Emerald ash borer, Forestry in the United States, EAB, Fraxinus, Invasive species, Tetrastichus planipennisi, Oobius agrili

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor spaces may not only be occupied by people and pets this summer, but also destructive invasive insects like the emerald ash borer.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoor spaces may not only be occupied by people and pets this summer, but also destructive invasive insects like the emerald ash borer.
  • EAB is among the biggest invasive insect threats in North America.
  • A multi-step approach can be taken to control EAB by monitoring for infestations, consulting with experts and treating with pest control products.
  • A balanced, multi-step approach to controlling invasive insects like EAB will help keep trees healthy so their shade and beauty can be enjoyed this summer and for many seasons to come.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Moncton, New Brunswick

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Friday, August 23, 2019
Insects, Plants, Buprestidae, Woodboring beetles, Hexapoda, Emerald ash borer, Forestry in the United States, Fraxinus, EAB, Ash borer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Borer

OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer inMoncton, New Brunswick.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Aug. 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer inMoncton, New Brunswick.
  • This detection is outside of currently regulated areas for emerald ash borer in Canada, and is the third detection of EAB in the province.
  • Although the emerald ash borer poses no threat to human health, it is highly destructive to ash trees.
  • The emerald ash borer is native to China and eastern Asia.

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Oromocto, New Brunswick

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Plants, Insects, Buprestidae, Woodboring beetles, Hexapoda, Emerald ash borer, Forestry in the United States, Fraxinus, Borer, Ash borer, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Edmundston

OTTAWA, July 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer inOromocto, New Brunswick.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, July 24, 2019 /CNW/ -Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer inOromocto, New Brunswick.
  • This is the second detection of emerald ash borer in the province, the first being in Edmundston in 2018.
  • Oromocto is approximately 300 km south of Edmundston in the southwestern portion of the province, outside of the currently regulated areas for emerald ash borer in Canada.
  • Although the emerald ash borer poses no threat to human health, it is highly destructive to ash trees.

Rick's Plant Health Care Addresses Local Concerns Over the Spotted Lanternfly and the Emerald Ash Borer in Southeastern Pennsylvania

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Insects, Hexapoda, Aphaeninae, Spotted lanternfly, Forestry in the United States, Buprestidae, Woodboring beetles, Emerald ash borer, Fraxinus, Borer, Fulgoridae, Ash borer

WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The spotted lanternfly and the emerald ash borer have been wreaking havoc on trees throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, from Berks County through Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The spotted lanternfly and the emerald ash borer have been wreaking havoc on trees throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, from Berks County through Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.
  • While the emerald ash borer is exclusive to ash trees, the spotted lanternfly affects more than 60 different plants.
  • The spotted lanternfly feeds on sap from all parts of a tree.
  • Rick's Plant Health Care treats infestations of both the spotted lanternfly and the emerald ash borer in the same way, although the products used are designed individually to treat for each particular insect.

JCP&L's 2019 Tree Trimming Program Underway

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Monday, April 22, 2019
Plants, Insects, Buprestidae, Emerald ash borer, Forestry in the United States, Hexapoda, Fraxinus, Pruning, FirstEnergy, Tree, JCP, Ash borer

MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) plans to trim trees along more than 3,300 miles of power lines in 2019 across JCP&L's 13-county northern and central New Jersey service areas.

Key Points: 
  • MORRISTOWN, N.J., April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) plans to trim trees along more than 3,300 miles of power lines in 2019 across JCP&L's 13-county northern and central New Jersey service areas.
  • Conducted by certified forestry contractors under the company's direction, JCP&L's tree trimming program includes inspecting vegetation near the lines to ensure trees are pruned in a manner that helps preserve the health of the tree, while also maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment.
  • The company plans to spend nearly $31 million in 2019 on its tree-trimming program.
  • This year's tree trimming program has a special focus on identifying and proactively removing deteriorated ash trees near JCP&L electric distribution lines that have been affected by the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle that originated in Asia and was first confirmed in the U.S. in 2002.