Participate in the Swimming Pool Survey
from July 11 - August 26, 2011

The Asian longhorned beetle is a serious threat to our forests and trees. As far as we know it isn't in New Hampshire, yet. We need many people looking for it so we can take steps to limit its spread, if it arrives here.

Help us by looking at the debris from your swimming pools.

Step 1: Sign up to participate NOW by sending us your name, physical street address and town and email address to: foresthealth@dred.state.nh.us .

Step 2: From July 11-August 26.
At least once a week, or whenever you clean your pool, look at the debris you collect in your filter and skimmers.

Step 3: Look for the ALB. Use this sheet to compare collected insects to common insects.

Step 4: Take a picture of any insect you think is an ALB. This is the view we need. We need a good view of the insect's back.

Step 5: Once a week send a picture of the insect that most looks like a longhorned beetle. We need to hear from you every week.

Step 6: Send the picture to this website.

Step 7: Freeze the insects in a tupperware-like container until you hear from us (about a week). We will either tell you to throw the insect out or give you instructions about mailing it, delivering it or arranging for pick-up.

Then What?
We will post interesting pictures and sightings to this website and send a weekly email reminder and report.

Questions???
foresthealth@dred.state.nh.us
or Kyle Lombard at the Forest Health Office 464-301