Your Property May Be A Haven For Destructive Bugs

The Asian Longhorned Beetle could be in Maine, or may be on its way; residents need to know the signs.

If You Think You’ve Seen ALB…

Maine has a native longhorned beetle that looks similar called the whitespotted sawyer. This beetle attacks conifer trees, especially those that are stressed or dying. Go here to see the difference…

Bangor Daily News Story

Great article about the Bangor Survey

Bangor Survey Results

Today a group of 21 people took to the streets surrounding Hayfield Park in Bangor looking for signs of the Asian Longhorned Beetle. 1286 trees were surveyed. No definitive signs of the ALB were found. Trees marked as suspicious will be resurveyed by city arborists.

The Search for the Asian Longhorned Beetle Goes On

Dedicated spotters continue a careful watch over Maine’s vulnerable trees.

Portland Survey Results

Thursday, August 27th, a group of approximately 25 people spread out across Deering Oaks Park in search for the Asian longhorned beetle. The result? 878 trees surveyed and no evidence of the ALB was detected.