Emerald Ash Borer: Invasion of the Urban Forest and the Threat to North America's Ash Resource

Authors: Poland, Therese M.; McCullough, Deborah G.

Source: Journal of Forestry, Volume 104, Number 3, April/May 2006 , pp. 118-124(7)

Publisher: Society of American Foresters

Buy & download fulltext article:

Price: $29.50 plus tax (Refund Policy)

Abstract:

The emerald ash borer (EAB), a phloem-feeding beetle native to Asia, was discovered killing ash trees in southeastern Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, in 2002. Like several other invasive forest pests, the EAB likely was introduced and became established in a highly urbanized setting, facilitated by international trade and abundant hosts. Up to 15 million ash trees in urban and forested settings have been killed by the EAB. Quarantines in the United States and Canada restrict the movement of ash trees, logs, and firewood to prevent new introductions. Research studies are underway to assist managers leading eradication and containment efforts. Long-term efforts will be needed to protect ash in urban and forested settings across North America.

Keywords: Agrilus sp; Fraxinus; invasive pest; quarantine

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Therese M. Poland (tpoland@fs.fed.us) is research entomologist and project leader, USDA Forest Service, North Central Research Station, 1407 South Harrison Road, 220 Nisbet Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823. Deborah G. McCullough (mccullo6@msu.edu) is associate professor, Department of Entomology and Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. We thank Robert Haack and Nathan Siegert for comments on the article and the USDA Forest Service for providing funding.

Publication date: 2006-04-01

More about this publication?