NH Bugs

Non-native insects and diseases
Non-native insects (and diseases) can cause more problems for trees because they lack the predators that keep native insects in check. Here are some of the "bugs" we are most worried about--think you have one of these tree insects?

Asian Longhorned Beetle	Emerald Ash Borer	Hemlock Woolly Adelgid	NEWS
			Massachusetts announces quarantine to halt emerald ash borers
Elongate Hemlock Scale	Red Pine Scale	White Pine Blister Rust

Native Insects and Diseases Cause Problems, too.
Browse through some Common Pests of NH Trees and Forests

Caliciopsis- Pine Canker	White Pine Needlecast

 

The Forestry Information Center can answer many of your questions. When sending an email please provide contact information (phone number and post office address) and the information you want. Or, you can send samples to one our labs:

• Plant Health Diagnostic Lab
• Insect Identification Center
• Analytical Services and Soil Lab

Cooperating agencies: