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

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1 Agrilus planipennis

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

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7  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

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

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

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

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18  Quarantine zones  Release of wasps  Various insecticides

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