Asian longhorn beetle

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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Aug 29, 2003

the asian longhorned beetle is a new and dangerous pest to the united states, that most likely arrived in new york from asia, in packing crate material.
these nasty beetles are a threat to the hardwood trees in this here united states. here is a website with more information about them. http://www.bbg.org/gar2/pestalerts/insects/asianlonghorned.html
the department of agriculture is asking for help.

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ButterflyGardnr Orlando, FL(Zone 9b) Aug 29, 2003

Oh, dear! Another exotic invasive. I remember about a year ago there was some new reg put into effect for crates and packaging materials when importing and exporting goods. Something about the wood having to be kiln-dried to a certain temp or be made of pressed wood that was treated. It was for some critter they didn't want to get loose here and abroad. Maybe this was it.

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debi_z Springfield, MA(Zone 6a) Aug 30, 2003

i think so butterfly. it is exactly what you were talking about with the " green wooden "dunnage"—the packing crates and pallets used to import goods from overseas."
they are experimenting with eradication at certain quarantined locations now.

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