September 10, 2015
Staff reports, News & Record
North Carolina is the 15th state to
enact a statewide quarantine because
of a tree-killing beetle.
Agriculture Commissioner Steve
Troxler signed an emergency order
Thursday expanding the quarantine
for emerald ash borer to include the
entire state, the state agriculture de-
partment said in a news release.
He expanded the quarantine after
evidence of the “highly destructive
pest” turned up in “central, eastern
and western parts of the state, in-
cluding areas near the borders with
Virginia, Tennessee and South Caro-
lina,” Troxler said.
The quarantine means ash trees —
everything from green lumber to
composted chips — can’t be moved
into non-quarantined areas.
Firewood that has been treated,
certified and labeled in accordance
with federal regulations can be
moved outside the quarantine area,
the agency said.
The beetle, first detected in the
United States in Michigan in 2002,
is responsible for the death or de-
cline of tens of millions of ash trees
across the country, the agency said.
Adult borers lay eggs under the tree’s
bark, hatching larvae into the wood,
which then tunnel outward and cut off
the tree’s supply of nutrients.
Infected trees typically die from the
top down and sport tiny D-shaped holes
in the bark, nearly impossible to spot
with the naked eye.
Once emerald ash borers settle into
the bark, the tree is essentially gone. In-
fected trees usually die over three to four
years.
Report any suspected emerald ash bor-
er activity to the state agriculture depart-
ment’s Plant Industry Division at (800)
206-9333 or at [email protected].
APHIS
PPQ September 7th thru September 18th, 2015
Inside this issue:
Program News 2
Science Report 4
Maps 5-6
From Science 7-8
From the Press 9
From the States 10
From Biocontrol 12
Credits and
Contact Info
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Emerald Ash Borer
Report Volume 7, Issue 19
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NC under statewide quarantine for
tree-killing emerald ash borer Did you know? ...that at least one of
our available three
parasitoid species
have been released in
23% of the EAB in-
fested counties?
Oobius agrili injects its egg in the egg of an
EAB, where it will hatch, grow and kill the
host egg.
Image: Jian Duan
Emerald Ash Borer Report
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Program News
The Compendium of the
2014 Emerald Ash Borer
National Research and
Technology Develop-
ment Meeting
Now Available Online
2014 Emerald Ash Borer National Research and
Technology Development Meeting
This publication contains abstracts of presentations and posters delivered at a meeting
that took place October 15-16, 2014, at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Develop-
ment Center in Wooster, Ohio
The meeting was sponsored by The Ohio State University and the United States Department of
Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Image and graphic by David Lance, Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service
Emerald Ash Borer Report
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Program News
Revised Biological Control Release Guidelines for
EAB now available on the APHIS web site
Emerald Ash Borer Biological Control Field Release Guidelines
2015 EAB National Survey Guidelines
now available on the APHIS web site
Anyone involved with the USDA APHIS 2015 Emerald Ash Borer Na-
tional Survey is asked to download and review the guidelines and accom-
panying documents. The following links will take you to the field survey
documents on the APHIS web site.
2015 EAB National Survey Guidelines
2015 Trapping Protocols
2015 Trapping Materials List
Other documents associated with the 2015 EAB National Survey can be
found on the APHIS Emerald Ash Borer web page under the Pest Manage-
ment section at the following link :
2015 EAB National Survey Documents
Emerald Ash Borer Report
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Science Report
From the editor:
The EAB Program has received several inquiries regarding alternative methods for detecting or delimiting
emerald ash borer in various landscapes outside of our Federally-funded National Survey. The technique
used in any given situation is predicated on one’s available resources related to funding, equipment, per-
sonnel, etc. With this understanding, the EAB Report will feature and provide links to scientific literature in
support of EAB Program objectives. Links for literature supporting branch sampling follow.
Canadian Forest Service - Sault Ste. Marie Technical Note No. 111
Detection of emerald ash borer in urban environments using branch sampling K.L. Ryall, J.G. Fidgen, J.J. Turgeon
http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/pubwarehouse/pdfs/32127.pdf
Ryall, K.L., J.G. Fidgen, and J.J. Turgeon. 2011. Detectability of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera:
Buprestidae) in asymptomatic urban trees by using branch samples. Environmental
Entomology, 40: 679-688.
http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.1603/EN10310
Tracking EAB Growing Degree
Days to Predict Initial Emergence
USDA APHIS PPQ provides this map weekly to cooperators
in order to assist in the timing for the placement of purple
traps just prior to the emergence of EAB adults. As the sur-
vey season progresses, we also provide peak activity and post
peak activity maps to assist with the timing of lure replace-
ment and trap removal, respectively.
Anyone interested in receiving this weekly map should send
an email to Dr. James H. Buck
Links to EAB Maps:
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Native and Potential Urban Range of Ash in CONUS
EAB Quarantine Map
EAB Detection and Quarantine Map
2013 EAB New County Detections Map
The maps following this thematic map provide a finer scale
view of regulated areas and detections of EAB. This native and
potential urban range map of ash provides another observation
of those features from a coarser scale.
Note: Federal EAB contiguous quarantine change became effective July 1st,
2012.
More information on this quarantine change can be found at:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/plant_pest_info/
emerald_ash_b/downloads/DA-2012-18.pdf
This map depicts the initial EAB detection in each county and re-
places the map showing all known EAB detections. All detections
are still tracked and recorded by the EAB Program but for illustra-
tive purposes this map provides a clearer view of EAB’s known dis-
tribution in the United States and Canada.
This map displays the initial detections of EAB by county. All new
county detections occurring prior to 2015 are filled yellow while
new county detections for 2015 are filled red.
2014 EAB New County Detections Map
2012 EAB New County Detections Map
2015 EAB New County Detections Map
EAB IPHIS Trap Placement Reporting
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The map depicted above displays locations of survey traps used for the detection of
emerald ash borer and reported to the Integrated Plant Health Information System
(IPHIS). Cooperators are requested to submit their survey data to IPHIS at least
every other week.
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Recent Literature: Prey carriage varies with prey size in Cerceris fumipennis (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae).
Nalepa, C.A. and W.G. Swink. 2015. Journal of Hymenoptera Research 44: 49-55. DOI: 10.3897/JHR.44.5158.
Seasonal flight activity and distribution of metallic woodboring beetles (Coleoptera:
Buprestidae) collected in North Carolina and Tennessee. Klingeman, W.E., J.A. Hansen, J.P. Basham,
J.B. Oliver, N.N. Youssef, W. Swink, C.A. Nalepa, D.C. Fare, and J.K. Moulton. 2015. Florida Entomologist 98(2): 579-587.
DOI: 10.1653/024.098.0230.
Trade-offs in parasitism efficiency and brood size mediate parasitoid coexistence, with
implications for biological control of the invasive emerald ash borer. Wang, X.Y., D.E. Jennings,
J.J. Duan. 2015. Journal of Applied Ecology, DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12487. Submergence of black ash logs to control emerald ash borer and preserve wood for
American Indian basketmaking. Poland, T.M., T.M. Ciaramitaro, M.R. Emery, D.J. Crook, E. Pigeon and A.
Pigeon. 2015. Agricultural and Forest Entomology, DOI: 10.1111/afe.12122.
Population dynamics of an invasive forest insect and associated natural enemies in the
aftermath of invasion: Implications for biological control. Duan, J.J., L.S. Bauer, K.J. Abell, M.D.
Ulyshen and R.V. Driesche. 2015. Journal of Applied Ecology, DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12485.
Intraspecific variation in Fraxinus pennsylvanica responses to emerald ash borer (Agrilus
planipennis). Koch, J.L., D.W. Carey, M.E. Mason, T.M. Poland, and K.S. Knight. 2015. New Forests, DOI 10.1007/
s11056-015-9494-4. Biotic mortality factors affecting emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) are highly
dependent on life stage and host tree crown condition. Jennings, D.E., J.J. Duan, and P.M. Shrewsbury.
2015. Bulletin of Entomological Research, DOI: 10.1017/S0007485315000498.
Previously Listed Literature: Comparison of Buprestidae collected by Cerceris fumipennis (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae)
with those collected by purple prism traps. Nalepa, C.A., W.G. Swink, J.P. Basham, and P. Merten. 2015.
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, DOI: 10.1111/afe.12114.
Sap flow of black ash in wetland forests of northern Minnesota, USA: Hydrologic
implications of tree mortality due to emerald ash borer. Telander, A.C., R.A. Slesak, A.W. D’Amato,
B.J. Palik, K.N. Brooks, and C.F. Lenhart. 2015. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 206:4–11.
Attraction of Spathius Agrili Yang (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) to Male-Produced
“Aggregation-sex Pheromone”: Differences Between the Sexes and Mating Status. Cooperband, M.F., A. Hartness, B. Zilkowski, J. Lelito, and A. Cossé. 2015. Journal of Insect Behavior, DOI: 10.1007/s10905
-015-9492-6.
Managing outbreaks of invasive species - A new method to prioritize preemptive
quarantine efforts across large geographic regions. Withrow, J.R., E.L. Smith, F.H. Koch, and D.
Yemshanov. 2015. Journal of Environmental Management, 150:367-377.
Using economics to support emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) detection
strategies. Campbell, M., A. Weersink, D.W. McKenney, and K. Ryall. 2015. The Canadian Entomologist, DOI: http://
dx.doi.org/10.4039/tce.2014.76.
The influence of temperature on the flight capacity of emerald ash borer Agrilus
planipennis and its parasitoid, Tetrastichus planipennisi: implications to biological
control. Fahrner, S.J., J.P. Lelito, and B.H. Aukema. 2015. BioControl, DOI 10.1007/s10526-015-9657-4.
Core RNAi machinery and gene knockdown in the emerald ash borer (Agrilus
planipennis). Zhao, C., M.A. Alvarez Gonzales, T.M. Poland, and O. Mittapalli. 2015. Journal of Insect Physiology,
72:70–78.
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Previously Listed Literature (continued):
Native parasitoids and recovery of Spathius agrili from areas of release against emerald ash
borer in eastern Tennessee, USA. Hooie, N.A., G.J. Wiggins, P.L. Lambdin, S.D. Powell, and J.P. Lelito. 2015.
Biocontrol Science and Technology, 25:345-351.
Responses of two parasitoids, the exotic Spathius agrili Yang and the native Spathius
floridanus Ashmead, to volatile cues associated with the emerald ash borer, Agrilus
planipennis Fairmaire. Johnson, T.D., J.P. Lelito, and K.F. Raffa. 2014. Biological Control, 79:110-117.
What’s killing the green menace: mortality factors affecting the emerald ash borer
(Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in North America? Lyons, D.B. 2014. Canadian Entomologist, DOI: http://
dx.doi.org/10.4039/tce.2014.62.
A molecular tool for detection and tracking of a potential indigenous Beauveria bassiana
strain for managing emerald ash borer populations in Canada. Johny, S. and G. Kyei-Poku. 2014.
Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 122:16-21.
Agrobacterium-mediated genetic transformation of Fraxinus americana hypocotyls. Palla, K.J.,
and P.M. Pijut. 2014. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, DOI: 10.1007/s11240-014-0630-1.
Bioreplicated visual features of nanofabricated buprestid beetle decoys evoke stereotypical
male mating flights. Domingue, M.J., A. Lakhtakia, D.P. Pulsifer, M. Hazen, and T.C. Baker. 2014. Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111:14106-14111.
Semiochemistry and chemical ecology of the emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis
(Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Silk, P., and K. Ryall. 2014. Canadian Entomologist, DOI: 10.4039/tce.2014.58.
Range expansion of Agrilus convexicollis in European Russia expedited by the invasion of
the emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Orlova-Bienkowskaja, M.J.
and M.G. Volkovitsh. 2014. Biological Invasions, DOI: 10.1007/s10530-014-0762-6.
Patterns of parasitoid host utilization and development across a range of temperatures:
implications for biological control of an invasive forest pest. Duan, J.J., D.E. Jennings, D.C. Williams,
and K.M. Larson. 2014. Biocontrol, DOI: 10.1007/s10526-014-9604-9.
Detecting emerald ash borers (Agrilus planipennis) using branch traps baited with 3D-
printed beetle decoys. Domingue, M.J., D. P. Pulsifer, A. Lakhtakia, J. Berkebile, K.C. Steiner, J.P. Lelito, L.P. Hall,
and T.C. Baker. 2014. Journal of Pest Science, DOI: 10.1007/s10340-014-0598-y.
Concise synthesis of (3 Z)-dodecen-12-olide, pheromone component of the emerald ash borer. Mayo, P.D., P.J.Silk, D.I. Magee, and J. McConaghy. 2014. Synthetic Communications, 44:1957-1969.
Heat treatment of firewood for emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire): Case
studies. Wang, X., R.D. Bergman, B.K. Brashaw, and S.W. Myers. 2014. Journal of Forestry, 112:361-370.
Motivations for rule compliance in support of forest health: Replication and extension. Peterson, K. and A. Diss-Torrance. 2014. Journal of Environmental Management, 139:135-145.
Submersion as a tactic to prevent emergence of emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis from
black ash logs. Siegert, N.W., T. Secord, and D.G. McCullough. 2014. Agricultural and Forest Entomology, in press.
Effects of water availability on emerald ash borer larval performance and phloem phenolics
of Manchurian and black ash. Chakraborty, S., J.G.A. Whitehill, A.L. Hill, S.O. Opiyo, D. Cipollini, D.A. Herms,
and P. Bonello. 2014. Plant, Cell and Environment, Volume 37, Issue 4, April 2014, Pages 1009-1021.
The mating and oviposition behavior of the invasive emerald ash borer (Agrilus
planipennis), with reference to the influence of host tree condition. Jennings, D.E., P.B. Taylor, and
J.J. Duan. 2014. Journal of Pest Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, March 2014, Pages 71-78.
Genetic structure of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica): implications for the establishment
of ex situ conservation protocols in light of the invasion of the emerald ash borer. Hausman,
C.E., M.M. Bertke, J.F. Jaeger, and O.J. Rocha. 2014. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterisation and Utilisation, in press.
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From the Press:
Also in the Press: Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in St. Louis County Wayne County Journal Banner
Emerald ash borers are an Asian beetle that tunnel under the bark of ash trees, which disrupts the flow of water and
nutrients and eventually kills the ...
As Western Wildfires Rage, Funds For Emerald Ash Borer Control Dries Up WSKG News
About half of the National Forest Service's budget has been spent on fighting wildfires in the West and Sen. Charles
Schumer (D-NY) said it is taking ...
Infested ash trees in Vaudreuil being replaced by variety of species Montreal Gazette
City worker Christian Lanthier cuts down trees infested with the emerald ash borer on Bellini St, in the Grand Composer
district, in Vaudreuil-Dorion, ...
Arkansas enlists wasps to fight emerald ash borers WRAL.com
Harmless to people, these wasps lay their eggs on the eggs of the emerald ash borer, and when the eggs hatch, wasp
larvae eat the borer larvae.
Emerald Ash Borer comes with a cost in Oakville InsideHalton.com
Ash trees cut down due to emerald ash borer infestation on a private property in the Hixon Street and Solingate Drive
area.
Schumer calls for legislation to control emerald ash borer WatertownDailyTimes.com
“Invasive species like the emerald ash borer are spreading dramatically across every region,” Mr. Schumer said in a news
release. “Funding intended ...
Public ash borer meeting set for October SW News Media
City of Prior Lake and Scott County officials continue to prepare for battle against the emerald ash borer, discovered in an
ash tree in Prior Lake in ...
Tribe Releasing Wasp to Kill Emerald Ash Borer WMUK
Since the late 90s, tens of millions of ash trees have died in Michigan. They were killed by the Asian Emerald Ash Borer
beetle. It's too late to save ...
State enlists wasps to fight ash borers Arkansas Online
A bolt of ash infested with parasitic wasp pupae hangs on a tree near Arkadelphia in part of a biologic control effort against
the emerald ash borer.
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Illinois: Illinois Department of Agriculture EAB field staff activities – The removal of EAB traps previously deployed for the 2015 adult
flight season began on August 3rd with approximately 480 purple “sticky traps” to be removed
over the next several weeks. During the reporting period, EAB trap removal activities were
limited due to the redirection of other staff activities to gypsy moth trap removal. An updated
EAB trap status map can be found on the following page.
www.IllinoisEAB.com activity – Visits to the Emerald Ash Borer page on the Department’s
website totaled 1,533 during the reporting period.
EAB quarantine compliance agreements – The Department issued one new compliance
agreement during the reporting period. The total number of current EAB compliance
agreements is now 1,760.
State Firewood Importer Certification – During the reporting period, the Department issued two
firewood importer certificates for the 2015 calendar year. The total number of certificates
issued for the 2015 calendar year is 35.
Previous year’s total are as follows:
From the States:
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From the States:
Remaining trap locations indicated by blue triangles Removed EAB traps determined to be negative for EAB presence depicted by green triangles Suspected EAB positive traps shown in yellow Current internal state quarantine area boundary shown by a thick red line Previous year’s positive EAB detections shown by a red dot).
Illinois (continued):
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Biocontrol Facility Release Report:
(Variance in totals due to some parasitoids retained in a laboratory environment and not released.)
From Biocontrol:
Questions about EAB Biocontrol?
There’s a Q & A document on the APHIS website.
Check it out, here’s the link: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/
plant_health/2014/faq_eab_biocontrol.pdf
Parasitoids Shipped the week of September 14 - September 18, 2015
Oobius agrili 1,600
Spathius agrili 0
Tetrastichus planipennisi 21,378
Total 22,978
Total Parasitoids Shipped CY-2015
Oobius agrili 270,680
Spathius agrili 14,533
Tetrastichus planipennisi 831,870
Total 1,117,083
The EAB Rearing Facility has shipped 42.51% more parasitoids than 2014's total.
Total Parasitoids Released in 2015
Oobius agrili 270,365
Spathius agrili 13,404
Tetrastichus planipennisi 829,082
Total 1,112,851
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Contributors:
Doug Bopp, Geographer, USDA APHIS PPQ
Jim Buck, EAB Program Analyst, USDA APHIS PPQ David Burt, PPQT, MI USDA APHIS PPQ
Jeff Coath, SPPQO, IL USDA APHIS PPQ
Please direct all inquiries regarding the USDA APHIS PPQ EAB Program or this report to:
Paul Chaloux, USDA APHIS PPQ Joe Beckwith, USDA APHIS PPQ
National Policy Manager National Operations Manager
Emerald Ash Borer Program Emerald Ash Borer Program
Riverdale, Maryland Raleigh, North Carolina
301-851-2064 919-855-7345
[email protected] [email protected]
Sharon Lucik USDA APHIS PPQ
SME— EAB Outreach
Emerald Ash Borer Program
Brighton, Michigan
810-844-2713
Report compiled, formatted, and edited by USDA APHIS PPQ EAB Program Analyst James H. Buck, Ph.D.
Credits and Contact Info