Invasive Insect Found in NH
Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) have confirmed that the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that attacks and kills ash trees, has been documented in Concord, New Hampshire.
Emerald ash borer attacks and kills North American species of true ash, and tree death occurs three to five years following initial infestation. The detection in Concord is the first for New Hampshire and is the easternmost detection in North America.
You can help by learning the signs of Emerald Ash Borer as shown on the attached ID Guide. If you suspect you have signs of EAB you can report it here: http://nhbugs.org/invasive-insect-reporting-form or by calling contacting the UNH Cooperative Extension Forestry Information Center hotline at 1-800-444-8978.
An overhead view of the EAB, it shows its six legs and small antennae.
A dorsal view of the EAB displaying its metallic red abdomen and green-gold thorax under its elytra and underwing.
Detail of a green ash killed by an EAB infestation. There are squiggles of eaten wood under stripped bark.
Supporting Documents
Emerald Ash Borer ID Guide (1 MB) 