Do you own a pool? You can help DEC look for the invasive Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) in New York! Through the rest of the summer, please check your pool filter for any insects that resemble ALB and report suspects by emailing photos to us at: foresthealth@dec.ny.gov.
No pool? No problem – you can still help! Check your yard or neighborhood trees for signs of ALB, and let us know if you find anything suspicious.
Asian longhorned beetles are wood-boring beetles that attack a variety of our native hardwood trees, including maple, birch, willow, and others. In New York State, the insect is currently only known to be present in central Long Island. You can learn more about signs of ALB and the pool survey on our website.
Above message courtesy of the NYDEC