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

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 🧪🌍🍁

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.

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 🧪🌍🍁

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

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

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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 🧪🌍🍁

Don't forget: EABU returns TOMORROW! #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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects of Systemic Insecticides Used To Control Emerald Ash Borer

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 🧪🌍🍁

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.

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.

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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.

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...

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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 ...

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 🧪🌍🍁

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 🧪🌍🍁

Spotted lanternfly nymphs on a tree branch. Credit: Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org

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 🧪🌍🍁

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.

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-...

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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.

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

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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.

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 🧪🌍🍁

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.

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 🧪🌍🍁

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...

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 NISAW National Invasive Species Awareness Week

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 🧪🌍🍁

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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

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 🧪🌍🍁

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.

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...
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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.

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 🧪🌍🍁

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 Emerald Ash Borer Information Network To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info

#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: 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 To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info

#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/...
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New EAB Detection: where: Robertson county, Tennessee When: December 23, 2025 local resources: https://www.tn.gov/protecttnforests/insects/emerald-ash-borer Emerald Ash Borer Information Network To learn more, visit EmeraldAshBorer.info

#EmeraldAshBorer has been confirmed in Robertson County, Tennessee, marking the latest of 67 counties in the state with the invasive beetle.

Learn more: www.tn.gov/agriculture/...

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Case of cabin fever? Shake off the winter malaise with a pair of Christmas tree webinar series Registration is open for the Real Christmas Tree Board and Michigan State University Extension Christmas tree winter webinar series.

Registration for two free webinars from the Real Christmas Tree Board and MSU Extension are now open. Topics include tree health, invasive insects, weeds and soil management. Pesticide credits available in select states.

Learn more: www.canr.msu.edu/news/shake-o... #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Michigan proposes ban on out-of-state firewood to combat invasive pests Public comments accepted through Feb. 9 on measure that would require heat treatment for imported campfire logs while exempting processed wood products.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is proposing a state-wide ban on out-of-state firewood to help slow the spread of invasive pests and plant diseases.

Read more: www.mlive.com/environment/...
#DontMoveFirewood #InvasiveSpecies #Entomology 🧪🌍🍁

Fresh-cut Christmas trees can carry more than holiday cheer!

#InvasiveSpecies like spongy moth and balsam woolly adelgid can hide in trees and threaten forests. Inspect trees before bringing them indoors and report anything suspicious.

Read more: www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroo...
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Emerald Ash Borer University. Fall Webinar Series. Realistic Expectations for Invasive Species Management. December 11th at 10:00 A.M. David Coyle, Clemson University.

Emerald Ash Borer University's final fall session is next week!

Tune in for a free webinar on Realistic Expectations for #InvasiveSpecies Management from David Coyle, Clemson University.

December 11th, 10 A.M. via Zoom.

Register here: www.emeraldashborer.info/eab-u

#Entomology #Ecology #EABU🌎🧪🍁

What can the emerald ash borer reveal about the long-ago loss of American chestnut? • New Hampshire Bulletin For more than 70 years, the American chestnut tree has, mostly, been absent from the landscape. But historical accounts of its grandeur and the tons of nutritious seeds it produced every fall have mad...

Researchers in New Hampshire are studying how ash loss from #EmeraldAshBorer may mirror the disappearance of American chestnut, tracking impacts on forest biodiversity, soil and ecosystem health.

Read more: newhampshirebulletin.com/2025/10/13/w...

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