How do I know if I've found emerald ash borer?

Emerald ash borer has not been found in Maine, however it could be here undetected. Emerald ash borer is among the forest threats that is easily moved in firewood. Maine's scenic places draw thousands of visitors and seasonal residents each year, providing many opportunities for potential pest introductions on firewood. Emerald ash borer adults are active between late May and September.

QUESTION 1:
Is the tree an ash species?

Emerald ash borers only attack ash trees.
For help identifying ash trees visit www.emeraldashborer.info/identifyashtree.cfm

QUESTION 2: (Image guide)
Is the tree in poor health?

The following symptoms can be caused by native pests, emerald ash borers or other stresses:

Branch dieback in upper crown
Sparse leaves
Splits in bark
New sprouts on trunk or limbs

QUESTION 3:(Image guide)
Do you see any of the following?

1⁄2-inch-long, metallic-green, bullet-shaped beetles

Potential EAB Silhouette

Not EAB Silhouette
1/8-inch-wide, D-shaped holes in bark
Tapeworm-like larvae with bell-shaped segments under bark
S-shaped larval tunnels under bark
Vertical splits in bark (often with tunnels visible underneath)

It’s NOT Emerald Ash Borer if you see:

Round or oval holes in bark
Brown papery insect “skins” in bark holes (clearwing moths)
Round holes in rows on bark (yellowbellied sapsucker)
Larval tunnels deep into wood or not S-shaped

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WHEN IN DOUBT , CONTACT US!

Collect a sample (put it in a pill container or similar and freeze it)

Take pictures

Note the location (GPS if available)

Call: (207) 287-2431 or 1-800-367-0223 (within Maine) or e-mail