Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis [Fairmaire])

Authors

Emily A. Parent
Lori R. Spears, Utah State UniversityFollow
Ryan S. Davis
Ricardo Ramirez, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

1-23-2023

First Page

1

Last Page

7

Abstract

Emerald ash borer (Order: Coleoptera: Family Buprestidae) (EAB) is an invasive wood-boring insect that infects the true ash species (Fraxinus spp.). EAB is native to parts of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and small areas of Russia and Mongolia. EAB was first discovered in North America in June 2002 near Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and is thought to have arrived to North America via infested wood packing material. EAB is generally established in an area for several years before it is detected and can spread over large areas through active flight and human-mediated dispersal.

Recommended Citation

Parent, E., Spears, L., Davis, R., & Ramirez, R. (2023). Emerald ash borer [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.