Lab Discussion: 2005, ENT 4015 Ornamentals and Turf, Entomology

Quarantine pests

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1. How is Asian long horned beetle (ALB) managed? How does ALB kill trees?

 

ALB websites:

 • Whitespotted sawyer or Asian longhorned beetle? (NR Canada)
 • Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA APHIS)
 • Asian Longhorned Beetle (USDA FS)
 • Asian Long-Horn Beetle (Illinois DA)
 • Asian Longhorned Beetle (Ohio DNR)

 

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2. Discuss how emerald ash borer (EAB) will spread throughout the Midwest using the Maryland example. Using the Maryland websites below, discuss how the pest arrived in Maryland. Discuss the eradication program including monitoring and disposal of trees. Go to the site on the Maryland page "How will this impact Maryland" and describe what percentage of Baltimore, Maryland trees are ash and estimated economic loss from EAB. Go to the site on the Maryland page "What is the EAB" and describe the estimated national economic cost.

 

EAB websites:

 • Emerald Ash Borer (USDA FS)
 • What's Hot with the EAB (Michigan DA)
 • Emerald Ash Borer in Maryland (Maryland DA)
 • Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) (Ohio DNR)
 • Evaluation of Insecticides For Control of Emerald Ash Borer (MSU)

 

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3. Discuss the management program for pine shoot beetle in Christmas tree plantations. Go to the Michigan site and list the 5 parts of the program (A, B, C, D, E).

 

Pine shoot beetle websites:

 • Pine Shoot Beetle (USDA APHIS)
 • New Introduction - Common Pine Shoot Beetle (USDA FS)
 • Pine Shoot Beetle in Ohio (Ohio DNR)
 • Pine Shoot Beetle Compliance Management Program (Michigan DA)
 • IPM in Christmas Tree Production (McCullough & Koelling: MSU)
 • Pine Shoot Beetle State Quarantine Repeal (MDA)

 

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4. Discuss how Japanese beetles are kept from spreading into uninfested areas. Discuss the quarantine and nursery inspection program for Japanese beetle.  Nursery stock in pots should be kept grass free. Why?

 

Japanese beetle websites:

 • Japanese Beetle (USDA APHIS)
 • U.S. Japanese Beetle Domestic Harmonization Plan (USDA APHIS)
 • Japanese Beetles in Tennessee (Tennessee DA)