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Your go-to source for updates on EAB and other invasive pests. Updates & resources from Michigan State University EAB experts. 🌳 Header image taken by Bill Ravlin Learn more about EAB: www.emeraldashborer.info

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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 16h
Join us on October 6th for a webinar by Mary Mason (USDA Forest Service). This webinar will include an update on the breeding program for #EmeraldAshBorer resistance in North American ash trees. Register here: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🌎🧪🍁
EABU Webinar with Mary Mason, Geneticist, USDA Forest Service.

US Forest Service EAB resistance ash breeding program update.

October 6, 1 P.M. EST.

Register here: emeraldashborer.info/eab-u
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Minnesota's Lincoln and Pipestone counties for the first time. Emergency quarantines are now in place to limit the movement of firewood and ash materials. Learn more: emeraldashborer.info/state/minnes... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
NEW EAB DETECTION:
WHERE:
Lincoln County, Minnesota Pipestone County, Minnesota
WHEN: September 21, 2026
LOCAL RESOURCES:
www.emeraldashborer.info/state/minnesota
Lincoln & Pipestone Counties, MN
Emerald Ash Borer
Information Network
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Canada for the first time, with a confirmed detection in Windsor, Ontario. Read the full story here: www.cbc.ca/lite/story/9... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
cbc.ca
The invasive spotted lanternfly has been detected in Canada for the first time – in Windsor
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Bismarck, North Dakota. This marks the third county in the state with a confirmed EAB detection. Learn more about EAB in North Dakota: www.emeraldashborer.info/state/north-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB Detection:
Where: Burleigh County, North Dakota
When: August 26, 2026
Local Resources: 701-328-5146 reportapest@nd.gov
www.ndda.nd.gov/eab
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
New #EmeraldAshBorer detections have been confirmed in Walker County (July 22) and Wood County (July 8). Quarantines have now been established in each county. Learn more about EAB in Texas: emeraldashborer.info/state/texas #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB Detection:
Where: Walker & Wood Counties
When: Walker: July 22, 2026
Wood: July 8, 2026
Local Resources: emeradashborer.info/state/texas
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
🚨⚠️ Emerald Ash Borer has been detected for the first time in Washington State. The Washington State Department of Agriculture and the USDA APHIS confirmed the report in Clark County near Vancouver. Learn more here: agr.wa.gov/about-wsda/n... #EmeraldAshBorer #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
EAB is in Washington
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was confirmed for the first time in Washington state on August 19, 2026 near Vancouver in Clark County.

Report suspected EAB activity to the Washington State Invasive Species Council via their website, app or by emailing invasivespeciesinfo@rco.wa.gov
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
⚠️ #EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Colorado Springs. This marks the first detection in El Paso County and the 11th county in the state to report EAB. #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁 Learn more about EAB in Colorado here: www.emeraldashborer.info/state/colorado
New EAB Detection:
Where: El Paso County, Colorado
When: August 5, 2026
Local resources: emeraldashborer.info/state/colorado
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Miss one of our spring EABU webinars? No problem! All sessions are recorded and available on our EABU webpage and YouTube channel, so you can catch up anytime or revisit past topics that interest you. Check them out here: www.youtube.com/@EmeraldAshB... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
youtube.com
Emerald Ash Borer University
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Join us TOMORROW for the final EABU webinar on June 18 at 1 p.m. EST. Dr. Kathleen Knight, USDA Forest Service, will discuss American elm resistance breeding and restoration. Register to attend here: emeralddashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Promotional graphic for an EAB University webinar. Large text reads “EABU Webinar” with a circular headshot of a speaker on the right. Text identifies the speaker as Dr. Kathleen Knight, research ecologist with the USDA Forest Service. An orange circle highlights the topic: “American Elm Tree Resistance Breeding and Restoration.” Another circle lists the date and time: June 18 at 1 p.m. EST. A registration link appears at the bottom: emeralddashborer.info/eab-u.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#EmeraldAshBorer adult beetles were detected in traps in Delta County (June 15), Erath County (June 9), and Hardin County (June 8) in Texas. Quarantines have now been established in each county. Learn more about EAB in Texas: emeraldashborer.info/state/texas #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Graphic titled “New EAB Detection” listing Delta, Erath, and Hardin counties in Texas. Text notes adult emerald ash borer detections in traps and dates: Hardin County (June 8, 2026), Erath County (June 9, 2026), and Delta County (June 15, 2026). A map of Texas highlights the three counties in red. A QR code and link to emeraldashborer.info/state/texas are included, along with Emerald Ash Borer Information Network branding and a prompt to visit the website for more information.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Texas A&M Forest Service has confirmed #EmeraldAshBorer in Young, Montague and Clay counties after adults were captured in monitoring traps. Learn more about EAB in Texas: emeraldashborer.info/state/texas #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB detection:
Where: Clay, Montague and Young counties, Texas
When: June 4, 2026
Local resources: emeraldashborer.info/state/texas 
Emerald Ash Borer Information Network
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Starting NOW: Novel wilt in Sassafras with Olivia Bigham, Ph.D. Candidate, Purdue Entomology. Join the webinar here: msu.zoom.us/j/92256437592 #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
EABU Webinar Olivia Bigham Novel Wilt in Sassafras june 4 1pm
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Woodpeckers peel away the bark of ash trees to feed on emerald ash borer larvae, making “bark blonding” one of the earliest signs of infestation. Learn more about EAB biocontrol here: www.emeraldashborer.info/biological-c... #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Signs of EAB:
Woodpecker Activity
Native woodpeckers are the primary predators of emerald ash borer (EAB) in North America and are the most important source of EAB biological control.
Patches of light-colored bark on upper portions of ash trees are likely locations where woodpeckers have recently peeled away bark to remove EAB larvae.
"Blonding" is often the first evidence that EAB is present in a local area.
Photo Credit: Bill Ravlin
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Serpentine, S-shaped galleries beneath ash bark are a key sign of emerald ash borer infestation. These tunnels are what disrupt nutrient flow and end up killing the tree. Learn more about how to detect EAB: www.emeraldashborer.info/detection/ho... #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Signs of EAB:
Serpentine Galleries
Serpentine galleries-distinctive S-shaped patterns beneath the bark of ash trees-are a telltale sign of emerald ash borer (EAB)
infestation.
These winding tunnels are created by EAB
larvae as they feed on the tree's inner bark, disrupting nutrient flow and ultimately killing the tree.
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Did you know our website offers state‑ and province‑specific resources for every area with active emerald ash borer? Find guides, tools and information tailored to your region: www.emeraldashborer.info #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
EmeraldAshBorer.info Visit Our Website:
- updated map of EAB locations
- state/province-specific resources
- identification tools
- printable bulletins/handouts
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
If ash grows in your region, emerald ash borer is a concern. Understanding where ash occurs helps with early detection and management. Learn more about identifying ash trees here: www.emeraldashborer.info/detection/ho... #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Distribution of Ash Trees in N. America
As many as 21 species of ash (Fraxinus) are distributed throughout much of the United States. 

Emerald ash borer can likely colonize and feed on all ash tree species and is a threat to anywhere ash trees are found.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New EAB detections and regulations are shaping outreach in the Pacific Northwest. Join Don't Move Firewood’s webinar tomorrow on ash‑kicking outreach efforts in Oregon and Washington. Learn more and register here: tnc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Webinar Series May 19, 20, 21 The Nature Conservancy DontMoveFirewood.org
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Emerald ash borer is one of many beetles in the genus Agrilus. Knowing its key identifying features helps distinguish it from native look‑alikes and can help detect infestation. Learn more ID tips here: www.emeraldashborer.info/detection/ho... #EABAwarenessWeek #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Identifying Traits of EAB
They are about 10–13 mm, or roughly the size of a sunflower seed.
Adults have a metallic emerald green body with a red dorsal surface of the abdomen.
EAB larvae are cream colored with bell- or trapezoid-shaped segments. They create serpentine galleries under the bark as they feed on ash trees.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Join Don't Move Firewood’s webinar tomorrow exploring how resistance breeding could help restore ash, with new research showing heritable resistance in green and white ash. Register to attend here: tnc.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology #EABAwarenessWeek 🧪🌍🍁
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week Webinar Series. May 19, 20, 21, 2026. The Nature Conservancy. Dontmovefirewood.org
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
It's Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week! EAB has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees across North America and cost billions of dollars in damage. Stay tuned during #EABAwarenessWeek for resources on detection and management. Learn more at: emeraldashborer.info #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Infographic featuring a map of North America with the EAB-affected states and provinces highlighted. The orange title says, "Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. May 17th-23, 2026." The caption underneath says, "Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle (Agrilus planipennis) from Asia, first discovered in N. America near Detroit in 2002. EAB has since spread to 38 states and 6 Canadian provinces as of 2026, killing hundreds of millions of ash trees in its path."
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Starting now: A Tale of Two Fungi: Biological Control Options for Tree-of-Heaven and Autumn Olive with Dr. Carrie Fearer, Assistant Professor of Forest Health, Virginia Tech. Join the webinar here: msu.zoom.us/j/91313900146 #EmeraldAshBorer #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Todd County, marking the 60th county in Minnesota with EAB. An emergency quarantine is now in place in the county. More information on EAB in Minnesota can be found here: www.emeraldashborer.info/state/minnes... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB Detection:
Where: Todd County, Minnesota
When: April 28, 2026
Local Resources: https://www.emeraldashborer.info/state/minnesota
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Wagoner County, Oklahoma. This is the eighth county in the state to detect EAB. Visit our Oklahoma state resource page for helpful information on EAB in the state: www.emeraldashborer.info/state/oklahoma #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB Detection:
Where: Wagoner County, Oklahoma
When: April 28, 2026
Local Resources: https://www.emeraldashborer.info/state/oklahoma
To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
High ash mortality from #EmeraldAshBorer has researchers searching for rare genetic resistance to preserve Oregon ash. Volunteers collected seeds rangewide, with more than 147,000 now stored for future research. Learn more: extension.oregonstate.edu/impact/volun... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
extension.oregonstate.edu
Volunteers collect Oregon ash seeds to fight EAB
Trained volunteers and youths gather seeds statewide to preserve Oregon ash before emerald ash borer spreads.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Starting NOW! #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The state of Michigan awarded $2.4 million to support 27 projects through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program, funding prevention, detection and control of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species statewide. Learn more: www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
michigan.gov
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Join us next week for an #EABU webinar on #SpottedLanternfly chemical defenses. Anne Johnson will discuss toxin sequestration from tree-of-heaven and its impacts on SLF predators. April 28 @ 1 p.m. Register now: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
EABU Webinar with Anne Johnson. United States Forest Service. April 28 1 p.m. EST. Poisons and Predators: Toxin Sequestration in Spotted Lanternfly and its Effects on Predator-Prey Interactions. Register here EMERALDASHBORER.INFO/EAB-U
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
An Iowa chainsaw artist is turning ash trees killed by #EmeraldAshBorer into public art, carving wildlife and figures from remaining stumps. The work honors trees lost to EAB while revitalizing public spaces. Learn more: www.wqad.com/article/news... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
wqad.com
Iowa chainsaw artist turns ash trees killed by invasive beetle into public art
The emerald ash borer has decimated ash trees across the Midwest. Several cities have asked Gary Keenan to turn those leftover stumps into art.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Next week, #EABU features a free webinar titled, “Beech leaf disease: A new nematode disease of beech trees in North America,” with David Burke. Join us Apr. 16, 1 P.M. EST via Zoom Register: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology #Ecology 🧪🌍🍁
EABU Webinar with David Burke, Vice President for Science and Conservation Holden Forests and Gardens.

Beech Leaf Disease: A new nematode disease of beech trees in North America. April 16, 1 P.M. EST
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
A predator beetle (Laricobius nigrinus) being released to control the invasive #HemlockWoollyAdelgid, is reproducing successfully in New York. Thousands were collected and redistributed to support long-term forest health. Read more here: dec.ny.gov/news/press-r... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
dec.ny.gov
DEC, OPRHP, and New York State Hemlock Initiative Announce Major Milestone in Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Biological Control
“Hemlocks are a foundation species in New York’s forests, providing critical habitat for wildlife, supporting water quality, and stabilizing soil on steep slopes,” said Justin Perry, DEC’s Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health Bureau Chief. “Their conservation is a priority for New York State, and successful biological control efforts like this collection strengthen ongoing, science-based work to manage HWA through integrated pest management strategies.”
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Don't forget: EABU returns TOMORROW! #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
EAB University is back! Caleb Wilson will present new research on ash regeneration in Michigan forests more than 20 years after emerald ash borer arrived. Join us on April 9 at 1 p.m. Register here: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
EABU
WEBINAR
with
Caleb
Wilson
APRIL 9
Asst. Professor, Dept. Of Entomology, U of Kentucky
1 P.M. EST
Register here | EMERALDASHBORER.INFO/EAB-U
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Studies show that spring insecticide treatments for EAB are more effective than the same treatments applied in fall. Check out the full handout on common EAB treatment options here: www.emeraldashborer.info/files/e7ba88... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology #Ecology #EmeraldAshBorer 🧪🌍🍁
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects of Systemic Insecticides Used To Control Emerald Ash Borer
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Despite low genetic diversity from a single introduction, the #SpottedLanternfly is thriving in the U.S. Researchers say its preadaptation to city habitats and high reproductive output has helped fuel its rapid spread. Read more: abcnews.com/US/invasive-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
abcnews.com
Why invasive spotted lanternflies are thriving in the US
Researchers are getting a better understanding of why spotted lanternflies have been thriving since their invasion into the U.S.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
The Southeastern U.S. is seeing rapid introductions of non‑native arthropods. A new two‑volume collection highlights 16 studies on #InvasiveSpecies, including an inventory of 450 adventive species in Florida from 1990 to 2023. Read more: entomologytoday.org/2026/01/22/g... #Entomology #Ecology🧪🌍🍁
entomologytoday.org
Not If, But When: The Growing Need for Invasive‑Species Research in the Southeast U.S.
A new special issue of Florida Entomologist details how rapidly invasive arthropods are entering the southeast U.S. and highlights needs in detection, diagnostics, and management.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Researchers have developed a rapid, on-site test that detects the beech leaf nematode, the cause of beech leaf disease, in minutes. The dipstick‑style assay works on both nematode and leaf samples. Read about it here: journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
journals.plos.org
Rapid detection of the beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae using recombinase polymerase amplification assay with lateral flow dipsticks
Beech leaf nematode, Litylenchus crenatae, is the causal agent of beech leaf disease (BLD), a condition characterized by interveinal dark-green banding, leaf thickening, bud abortion, and potentially ...
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Wisconsin DNR reports that even January’s polar vortex wasn’t enough to wipe out most insects, making it unlikely we will see a large impact on EAB populations. Read more: forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com/2026/03/02/d... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com
Does Cold Weather Bug The Bugs? | Does Cold Weather Bug The Bugs? – Wisconsin DNR Forestry News
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has confirmed established #SpottedLanternfly populations in Davidson, Rowan and Caswell counties, bringing the state’s total to seven affected counties. Read more: www.ncagr.gov/news/press-r... #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
Spotted lanternfly nymphs on a tree branch.
Credit: Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Invasive species pose a growing threat to American food security and economic stability. Join today’s #NISAW webinar to learn why prevention and management matter. 🕐 2–3 p.m. EST Register here: naisma.org/event/nisaw-... #EmeraldAshBorer #Entomology #InvasiveSpecies 🧪🌍🍁
naisma.org
Invasive Species Threaten American Food Security
NISAW Webinar: Invasive species pose a growing and often underrecognized threat to American food security, public health, and economic stability.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Marine invasive species don’t just affect oceans—they can have impacts far beyond the sea, impacting things like food safety, infrastructure and public health. Learn more about these impacts in today’s #NISAW webinar. 🕐 2–3 p.m. EST Register here: naisma.org/event/nisaw-... #InvasiveSpecies 🧪🌍🍁
naisma.org
The Surprising Intersection of Marine Biosecurity and Public Health
From the introduction of deadly microbes into seafood to the clogging of cooling systems of a nuclear power plant, marine invasive species are more than just costly pests that harm food webs.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Invasive species can also be harmful to human health. Today’s #NISAW webinar covers the current situation of New World screwworm in Mexico and efforts to prevent its spread to protect people and livestock. 🕐 2–3 p.m. EST Register here: naisma.org/event/nisaw-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
naisma.org
Current Situation of the New World Screwworm in Mexico
NISAW Webinar: The New World screwworm remains one of the most serious transboundary threats to animal health, livelihoods, and public health in the Americas.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Wild boar are among the most destructive invasive mammals in North America. Learn how Alberta’s Wild Boar Control Program is tackling this growing challenge in today's #NISAW webinar. 🕐 2–3 p.m. EST Register here: naisma.org/event/nisaw-... #InvasiveSpecies 🧪🌍🍁
naisma.org
Alberta Wild Boar Control Program: Challenges and Successes
NISAW Webinar: Wild boar are among the most destructive invasive mammals in North America, posing serious risks to agriculture, ecosystems, and human health.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Today’s #NISAW webinar highlights how USGS scientists are using innovative, science-based tools to prevent, detect and manage invasive species across ecosystems. 🕐 2–4 p.m. EST Register to attend here: naisma.org/event/nisaw-... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
naisma.org
USGS Invasive Species Science: Innovation for a Healthy Nation
NISAW Webinar: This webinar highlights how U.S. Geological Survey scientists are advancing innovative, science based approaches to prevent, detect, and manage invasive species across diverse ecosystem...
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
National Invasive Species Awareness Week is here. From emerald ash borer to zebra mussels, invasive species harm ecosystems everywhere. Join NAISMA at their educational webinars all week: naisma.org/events/list/... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology #NISAW 🧪🌍🍁
NAISMA NISAW National Invasive Species Awareness Week
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Bees are turning #SpottedLanternfly honeydew into a seasonal honey. It’s darker, sometimes smoky or savory and safe to eat, but experts still urge the public to control lanternfly populations. Learn more about it here: www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/b... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
smithsonianmag.com
Bees Are Turning the Sticky-Sweet Secretions of Spotted Lanternflies Into Honey—and Some People Love the Smoky-Smelling Stuff
The invasive insects have been spreading across the United States for over a decade, leaving behind poop that bees are transforming into a less sweet, sometimes savory, honey
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
New research from the U.S. Forest Service found elm zigzag sawfly can feed on Japanese zelkova, an ornamental tree previously thought to be resistant. Observations in Ohio confirmed larvae, pupation and adult emergence. Read more: entomologytoday.org/2025/11/24/e... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology🧪🌍🍁
entomologytoday.org
The Elm Zigzag Sawfly is Cute, It's Spreading Fast, and Now It Wants Your Zelkova Trees
A new study in the Journal of Integrated Pest Management documents the spread of the elm zigzag sawfly and reports a new host tree that it feeds on.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
New research from Penn State suggests spotted lanternflies feeding on tree of heaven may become distasteful to birds, potentially reducing predation. Read more here: www.psu.edu/news/agricul... #SpottedLanternfly #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁
psu.edu
Spotted lanternfly may use ‘toxic shield’ to fend off bird predators | Penn State University
Spotted lanternflies may season themselves to the distaste of potential bird predators, according to a new study led by entomologists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
#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 🧪🌍🍁
NEW EAB DETECTION:
WHERE: Cass County, North Dakota
WHEN:
January 27, 2026
LOCAL RESOURCES:
701-328-5146
reportapest@nd.gov
www.ndda.nd.gov/eab
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Emerald Ash Borer Network @emeraldashborer.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
#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 🧪🌍🍁
New EAB Detection:
Where: Murray County, Oklahoma
When: December 19, 2025
local resources: https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/emerald-ash-borer-in-oklahoma-what-to-look-for-and-what-to-know.html
Emerald Ash Borer Information Network
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