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With summer around the corner, we look forward to spending more time outside after being locked up all winter. Temperatures increase,The flowers are in bloomAnd the foliage is lush and dynamic. But if you like to sit under a shaded tree in your courtyard, you will want to keep an eye on the signs that it is infested with an invasive and destructive bug. Read the rest to find out which insect you should immediately report to local officials.

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In addition to trees hairstyle parasites such as termites and aphids, there are several invasive species that constitute a threat to native fauna in the United States. These species disrupt our ecosystems, because plants and trees generally do not have the defense mechanisms necessary to protect themselves from foreigners from threats.

Garlic is one of these invasive species, germinating earlier than the other plants that surround it and literally eliminate the surrounded faunaRequisition resources. American women's trees are also prey for the invasiveAsian Longhorne Scarab, defined by the American Department of Agriculture (USDA) as thethe greatest threat to this particular group of trees. But there is another bug which attacks a different tree variety - native ashes.

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If you have ashes in your courtyard, they could be the perfect target for theEmerald farm (Sometimes called EAB), warn the managers. This scarab is an invasive "wooden destructive" species, according to the Inspection Inspection Service of the USDA animals and plants (Aphis), responsible for the death of millions of ashes in North America since it has been detected for the first time in Michigan in 2002. To date, to date, the insect has been detected in 35 states and Washington, D.C.AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB

Emerald ash approval is from Asia, after being accidentally transported to the United States on commercial roads,Charles Van Rees, PHD, conservation scientist, naturalist and founder of theGulo in nature Blog, says. And while varieties of ash trees in Asia have evolved to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the beetle, the trees in North America cannot say the same thing.

"Unfortunately, our native ash species have none of these protections, which leads them vulnerable to be destroyed," said Van Rees. "This leads to millions of dollars in damages to private property, forest resources, etc."

You can recognize the agrile of an adult emerald ash thanks to its coloring, which Van Rees described as "a beautiful brilliant emerald green". The cylindrical body of the beetle measures approximately a third of thumb (smaller than a penny), accompanied by short antennas. It is sometimes confused with theBéormot de Tigre Green at six points, which is from the United States - the main difference is the reddish abdomen of the AGRILE DU ASNDE, said Van Rees.

This bright green bug may seem easy to locate, but unfortunately, fully cultivated emerald ash forerunners are not the main source of the problem. According to Van Rees, the larvae represent the real threat by sculpting tunnels in the bark of ashes to feed on vascular tissues.

"This interferes with the necessary movement of water and sap from top to bottom of the tree trunk," said Van Rees. "You can think of this as internal bleeding or loss of blood pressure. Unable to make your body function properly by moving water and sugars where they must go, the ashes succumbs quickly, especially when a large number of larvae have fixed this. "

The larvae often form galleries in the shape of S when they feed on the interior layers, according to the USDA. When they reach maturity, adult beetles emerge trees through D -shaped outing holes in May and early June.

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According to the USDA, you may not immediately recognize an infestation, as symptoms can take three years to appear.

When the signs of an infestation appear, your tree may look sickly and have withered or yellow foliage, said Van Rees. In addition to the D -shaped output holes, you can see dying branches on the top of your ash tree, excessive shoots growing from the trunk and vertical divisions in the bark, warned the USDA.

"If a tree to be loosened or bark that falls, which leads to naked spots, it is also a useful indicator," added Van Rees. "Unusual quantities of peak activity can also indicate that these hungry birds have found the larvae inside."

The USDA has formed the Aphis EAB program, which uses the natural enemies of the beetle, tiny wasps without acute, as a means of controlling the EAB. To prevent and manage the infestations of your individual ashes, the division of the horticulture extension of the Wisconsin suggests usingInsecticide treatments But advises you to consider the value of your ash before making formal decisions.

If you see signs of the aging of emerald ash or physical beetle on your trees, the USDA asks you to report it to the local authorities to help stop the spread.

Van Rees recommends reaching out to your local agricultural popularization agency, as well as contact Aphis using aOnline form or by phone at 1-866-322-4512. You can also useApplications like EDDMAPS To report on the trip.

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