Agrilus planipennis

 Originally from Asia  First US detection was in 2002  Effects all major North American Ash Species  Core infestation is concentrated in SE Michigan

 Have a presence in 14 states and parts of southern Canada  Ash is a popular type of firewood  Thought to be spread by transfer of firewood

 Adults lay eggs in crevices of bark  Larvae burrow into bark  Larvae consume cambium and phloem, tree is girdled.

 Canopy dieback  Discolored leaves  Bark Splitting  D-shaped exit wounds

 Ash wood is tough, strong, and elastic.  Used in manufacture of furniture  8 billion ash trees valued at $280 billion

 Quarantine zones  Release of wasps  Various insecticides