by Jennifer Smith August 01, 2016
Native to China and Korea, these six-legged beetles are believed to have arrived in the U.S. from cargo shipments from Asia. They feed off of woody trees, eventually killing them. These invasive insects are large, measuring 1 to 1.5 inches in length with long antennae. There bodies contain small white spots and the antennas are banded in black and white. The ALB can fly for 400 yards to search for a host tree or mate.
The ALB latch onto trees, feasting on them until they die. Once they leave the tree, the beetles move to the leaves and bark for 10-14 days before mating and laying eggs, thus producing more pests. Because the beetles grow in different stages, similar to ticks, adults emerge at different times of the year. However, adult ALBs are mainly seen from April to December.
How They Are Harming Us
Take time to check local trees for signs of damage during August. Be sure not to move firewood, as this action can transport the ALB. If you spot an Asian Longhorned Beetle, report it immediately; and protect your home with insect repellents.
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