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Asian Long Horned Beetle

    The Asian Long Horned Beetle has been sighted in Worcester, MA.  This is very bad news.  This Beetle is responsible for killing thousands of trees in Chicago, New York and New Jersey.

    The beetle is 1 to 2 inches in length with long antennae.  Its jet black body is covered with white spots and it has white bands on antennae.  Any sightings of this beetle should immediately be reported to Pest Alert Hotline at (617) 626-1779 or

 WWW.MASSNRC.ORG/PESTS/ALBREPORT.ASPX

Trees most susceptible to ALB: Maple, Willow, Elm, Ash, Poplar, Birch, Horse Chestnut, Sycamore and Planetree.

What to do: If you find the insect, catch it in a jar and place it in your freezer.  Report to above number or website.