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The Asian Longhorned Beetle has NOT been found in Dover New Hampshire or anywhere else in the state as of today.
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The Asian Longhorned Beetle has been found in MA. To learn more about this insect and how it poses a serious risk, click here.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
The Asian Longhorned Beetle has been found in Massachusetts. For the most recent information about ALB in Massachusetts and as well as fact sheets and more, you can visit the UMass website.
This insect pest poses a serious risk to New Hampshire forests. Although it has not been found anywhere in New Hampshire, it was discovered in Worcester, MA in early August 2008.
There are many look alike species of beetles in the US. For detailed identification information on the ALB as well as other species, click here.
The White spotted sawyer beetle is very similar in appearance and is often confused with the Asian Longhorned Beetle. For a comparison of their markings, click here.
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For additional information:
- Visit the University of Vermont website.
- WBZ News Radio has video clips about the situation in Worcester, MA.
- UNH Cooperative Extension Entomologist, Dr. Stanley Swier talks about this new threat to our forests in a video presentation.
Think you have seen an Asian Longhorned Beetle?
Report a possible New Hampshire Asiatic Longhorned Beetle discovery to:
Thomas Durkis
NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
21 Hazen DriveConcord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-2561
Fax: (603) 271-3629
Email: tdurkis@agr.state.nh.us
Kyle Lombard
NH Division of Forests and Lands
P.O. Box 1856
Concord, NH 03302-1856
Phone: (603) 271-2629
Email: klombard@dred.state.nh.us
Stan Swier
UNH Cooperative Extension
Dept Biological Sciences
38 Academic Way
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 862-1733
Fax: (603) 862-2717
Email: stan.swier@unh.edu
Or contact you local UNH County Cooperative Extension Forester
