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Tree Pest. Creatures That Bug Our Trees Tommy Insley Botany 202 . Asian Longhorn Beetle. Native to China. Transport to United States in infested packing material . Emerald Ash Borer. Kill 20 million trees in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Firewood quarantines to prevent new infestations.
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Tree Pest Creatures That Bug Our Trees Tommy Insley Botany 202
Asian Longhorn Beetle • Native to China. • Transport to United States in infested packing material.
Emerald Ash Borer • Kill 20 million trees in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. • Firewood quarantines to prevent new infestations.
Gypsy Moth • Spread to U.S in 1970. • Oaks and Aspens are most common host. • Larva defoliate trees • Small mammals and birds are predators.
Western Pine Beetles • Infest Ponderosa and Coulter pine trees. • Mainly Western states Trees loss considered normal ecological process
Acknowledgements • Photos and information courtesy of the USDA Forest Service. • forestry.about.com