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Emerald Ash Borer - Agrilus planipennis ??? - Agrilus macer

McGregor, Texas, USA
July 6, 2013
Size: ~1/2"

Found many on a Green Ash tree in our back yard. The first picture is with the lighting of the setting sun. In the second pic, the insect is in the shade. Have any been found this far south yet? If this is a correct identification, should I notify anyone about this (Texas A&M)? Are there any natural controls approved at this point in time? If so, where might I purchase them?

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Contributed by Walter B. Klockers on 7 July, 2013 - 7:31am
Last updated 6 March, 2019 - 10:48am

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Richard L. Westcott, 7 July, 2013 - 8:43pm

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For EAB info

check the website http://www.emeraldashborer.info/index.cfm The link "Where is EAB?" on the left side of the page will take you to a page with a downloadable map showing current distribution. It looks like Kansas and Missouri are the nearest infestations to Texas. Biological controls are being worked on, but I don't know of any that are commercially available as yet (there is a link for info on that on the above website also).

… Tim Turner, 7 July, 2013 - 9:29am

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TreeAzin

is an injectable insecticide registered for use against EAB developed in collaboration with the Canadian Forest Service. It is formulated with azadirachtin, an extract of neem tree seeds, and is registered by the EPA as a bioinsecticide and listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic crops. I have not used it, but info may be found on the distributor's website

… Tim Turner, 7 July, 2013 - 10:52am

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Its not EAB. Its in the same

Its not EAB. Its in the same genus.

… W. Steffens, 7 July, 2013 - 8:33am

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