Access information and resources on the ALB and check back for updates. Thanks to the awareness of the grounds crew, the infestation was caught early. Since the onset, more than 70, trees have been surveyed and no other ALB damage has been identified. The first year of the treatment program was executed in Spring and the operation when very smoothly. The second year of the treatment program is scheduled to begin on Monday June 4, with no changes from previous year protocols:. Environmental monitoring will also continue throughout
The City of Worcester has provided the public with pertinent information related to the threat Asian Longhorned Beetles have on our trees and forestry. If you have any questions, please contact the Massachusetts ALB Eradication Program at or This area is under strict regulation by order of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. View Map. Host wood from within the quarantine area represents the greatest risk of pest survival and spread.
Jump to navigation. Asian longhorned beetle ALB readily attacks healthy trees belonging to 12 genera. Of those 12, maple Acer spp. No conifers pines, hemlocks, spruces, firs, etc. The complete list of host genera is:.
ALB was first found in Massachusetts in August Due to additional detections of ALB infested trees, the regulated area has expanded within Worcester County. Massachusetts State Regulations Federal Regulations. Eradication of the beetle was declared for an infestation in Boston. Disposal Yard.