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Test/Research Results
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Historical Accumulation of Nonindigenous Forest Pests in the Continental United States
December 2010 - American Institute of Biological Sciences
AIBS Press Release
Nonindigenous insects and pathogens continue to become established in US forests with regularity despite regulations intended to prevent this, according to a study published in the December 2010 issue of BioScience. The study, by a team led by Juliann E. Aukema, of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis in Santa Barbara, California, (including MSU's Deb McCullough), found that nonindigenous insects are being newly detected in US forests at a rate of about 2.5 per year, and high-impact insects and pathogens that cause significant effects in forests, including tree death, are being newly detected every 2 to 2.5 years. The rate of detection of harmful forest invaders seems to have increased in the past two decades. - Risk Assessment of the Movement of Firewood within the United States
(PDF, 3,315 KB)
May 2010 - USDA APHIS
Exotic and native forest pests such as Agrilus planipennis (emerald ash borer), Anoplophora glabripennis (Asian longhorned beetle), and others cause serious damage to urban and natural forests in the United States. These pests and many others disperse various distances through multiple pathways including movement of nursery stock and firewood. Firewood is a raw forest product that is widely utilized and moved throughout the United States with relatively limited consideration of the potential pests within or the associated risks. We conducted an assessment and examined factors that may affect the risk associated with the movement of firewood such as users, movement, insects and diseases, potential impact to natural and urban forests, and trends in firewood use. - Geographic Origin of North America's Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.08MB)
Jim Smith, Michigan State University - This research is looking for the origins of EAB found in North America by looking at the genetic similarities in samples of EAB populations from Asia and comparing them to North American populations. - Studies to Develop an Emerald Ash Borer Survey Trap (PDF, 0.09MB)
Jason B. Oliver, Joe Francese, Vic Mastro, Ivich Fraser, Dave Lance, Nadeer Youssef - Studies to develop an emerald ash borer survey trap through trap location, seedling tree damage, trap design evaluation. - Developing a Fast, Inexpensive Method to Extract and Analyze Imidacloprid Residue in Plant Tissue (PDF, 0.06MB)
Phil Lewis and Deborah G. McCullough - A cheap, rapid method to analyze chemical residue in treated trees is necessary in order to best assess efficacy of different treatments. - Genetic Analysis of Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.02MB)
Jim Smith, Bob Haack and Leah Bauer - estimate the geographic origin of emerald ash borer populations in Asia that gave rise to EAB in North America - Exploration for Emerald Ash Borer in China (PDF, 0.03MB)
Houping Liu, Toby R. Petrice, Leah S. Bauer, Robert A. Haack, Ruitong Gao, and Tonghai Zhao - research on the study of the natural enemy complex of EAB in China
Insecticide Research
Research on methods to control EAB began in 2002. Research is ongoing, and as methods are developed, more information will be available.
- "Slow Ash Mortality" – SLAM Pilot Project
Description: The SLAM project is a collaborative effort involving Michigan State University, the USDA Forest Service, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Michigan Technological University (MTU), the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (MDNR), and Michigan Conservation Districts in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The goal of the SL.A.M. pilot project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is to delay and slow the expansion of ash mortality by reducing populations of the beetle in newly-infested sites, outside of known EAB infestations. - Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects of EAB Insecticides (PDF, 311KB)
February 2011
Research and Extension Specialists from Michigan State University, the Ohio State University OARDC and Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension have put together a comprehensive publication that addresses questions and concerns regarding insecticide use to control emerald ash borer. - Control of Emerald Ash Borer with Microbial Insecticides (PDF, 0.05MB)
Revised 4/14/04
Leah S. Bauer, Houping Liu, and Deborah L. Miller - studying the efficacy of registered microbial insecticides for EAB control in environmentally sensitive habitats - Evaluation of Perma Guard D-20 and Imidacloprid to Control Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.02MB)
Robert A. Haack and Toby R. Petrice - This study tested the effectiveness D-20 by Perma Guard (Albuquerque, NM) in controlling emerald ash borer - Research abstracts and other information addressing the EAB problem in North America.
Survey Research
- Evaluation of Different Trap Types and Lures for Capturing Emerald Ash Borer Adults in Low Density Populations
Therese M. Poland, Deborah G. McCullough, Andrew J. Storer, Jordan M. Marshall, and Ivich Fraser
(from Proceedings of the 22nd U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species 2011) - Utilizing Girdled Ash Trees for Optimal Detection, Delimitation and Survey of Low Density Emerald Ash Borer Populations
Nathan W. Siegert, Nicholas J. Gooch, Deborah G. McCullough, Therese M. Poland, and Robert L. Heyd
(from Proceedings of the 22nd U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species 2011) - Optimization of Trap Color for Emerald Ash Borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
By Joseph A. Francese, Damon J. Crook, Ivich Fraser, David R. Lance, Alan J. Sawyer, and Victor C. Mastro
(from Journal of Economic Entomology 103(4):1235-1241. 2010) - Effects of Trap Type, Placement and Ash Distribution on Emerald Ash Borer Captures in a Low Density Site
By Deborah G. McCullough, Nathan W. Siegert, Therese M. Poland, Steven J. Pierce, and Su Zie Ahn
(from Environmental Entomology 40(5):1239-1252. 2011) - "Slow Ash Mortality" – SLAM Pilot Project
Description: The SLAM project is a collaborative effort involving Michigan State University, the USDA Forest Service, USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Michigan Technological University (MTU), the Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (MDNR), and Michigan Conservation Districts in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The goal of the SL.A.M. pilot project in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is to delay and slow the expansion of ash mortality by reducing populations of the beetle in newly-infested sites, outside of known EAB infestations. - Using Double-Decker Traps to Detect Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 496KB)
April 2009
Deborah G. McCullough and Therese Poland - Detecting or monitoring populations of emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) is very difficult when infestations are relatively new or when densities of this invasive pest are low. The Double-Decker (DD) trap is designed to integrate several visual and olfactory cues that are likely to attract EAB beetles. The DD traps are designed to be highly apparent to beetles. The vertical silhouette of the DD trap somewhat mimics the silhouette of an open-grown tree. The trap includes two purple panels, partly because beetles respond positively to that particular shade of purple. The two panels help to mimic the shape of a tree "canopy." In addition, they increase the surface area available for trapping beetles. - Using Girdled Trap Trees Effectively For EAB Detection, Delimination & Survey (PDF, 407KB)
July 2007 - Dr. Deborah G. McCullough and Dr. Nathan W. Siegert - Characteristics and distribution of potential ash tree hosts for Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.07MB)
David W. MacFarlane and Shawna Patterson Meyer - This report highlights some potential risk factors related to ash host characteristics and spatial distribution to potential risk from EAB. - Improving Survey Methodology for Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.03MB)
2004 - David W. MacFarlane - Ongoing research to improve survey methodologies for detecting emerald ash borer and establish baseline data for estimating risk of spread and establishment across Michigan. - Ash dieback survey slides
(power point presentation) David Smitley - comparison of ash dieback for 2003 and 2004
Survival of EAB
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Risk Assessment of the Movement of Firewood within the United States (PDF, 3,315 KB)
May 2010 - USDA APHIS
Exotic and native forest pests such as Agrilus planipennis (emerald ash borer), Anoplophora glabripennis (Asian longhorned beetle), and others cause serious damage to urban and natural forests in the United States. These pests and many others disperse various distances through multiple pathways including movement of nursery stock and firewood. Firewood is a raw forest product that is widely utilized and moved throughout the United States with relatively limited consideration of the potential pests within or the associated risks. We conducted an assessment and examined factors that may affect the risk associated with the movement of firewood such as users, movement, insects and diseases, potential impact to natural and urban forests, and trends in firewood use. - Emerald Ash Borer Survival in Firewood (PDF, 0.03MB)
2003 - Robert A. Haack and Toby R. Petrice - This study looked at firewood infested with emerald ash borer, to determine the survival rate. - Survival of Emerald Ash Borer in Chips (PDF, 0.02MB)
2003 - Deborah G. McCullough, Therese M. Poland and David Cappaert - This study was to determine survival of EAB in chips of different sizes.
Biosurveillance
- Cerceris fumipennis? (PDF, 2MB)
2009 - A Biosurveillance Tool for Emerald Ash Borer. Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dispersal Information
- Emerald Ash Borer Flight Estimates Revised (PDF, 200 KB)
2007 - Robin A. J. Taylor, Therese M. Poland, Leah S. Bauer, Neith N. Windell, and James L. Kautz - Is Emerald Ash Borer an Obligate Migrant? (PDF, 59 KB)
2006 - Robin A. J. Taylor, Therese M. Poland, Leah S. Bauer, and Robert Haack - Emerald Ash Borer Flight Potential (PDF, 16 KB)
2005 - Robin A. J. Taylor, Leah S. Bauer, Deborah L. Miller, and Robert Haack - Flight Potential of the Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 774 KB)
2004 - Leah S. Bauer, Deborah L. Miller, Robin A. J. Taylor, and Robert Haack - Dispersal of Emerald Ash Borer: A Case Study at Tipton, Michigan (PDF, 20 KB)
2003 - Deborah G. McCullough, Therese Poland and David Cappaert - assess dispersal of one generation of emerald ash borer adults in a rural area - Emerald Ash Borer Adult Dispersal (PDF, 23 KB)
Robert A. Haack, Toby R. Petrice - This study evaluated emerald ash borer, adult dispersal at two Michigan sites in early summer 2003.
Host Range Information
- Host Range of Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.02MB)
Robert A. Haack, Toby R. Petrice, Deborah L. Miller, Leah S. Bauer and Nathan M. Schiff - In 2003, foliage of several trees and shrubs as food for emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, adults were evaluated in a series of no-choice and choice tests that were conducted indoors in Michigan - Host Range and Host Preference of Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.02MB)
2003 - Deborah G. McCullough, Andrea Agius, David Cappaert, Therese Poland, Debbie Miller and Leah Bauer - Our first objective is to evaluate alternate species of concern to determine whether they are acceptable to ovipositing adult beetles and whether they are suitable for larval development. We also assessed alternate hosts with a series of field tests.
Economic Impact
- EAB Economic Impact (OSU) (PDF, 0.10MB)
January 2007 - Matt Bumgardner, Drew Todd and Davis Syndor, the Ohio State University - Outlines the potential economic impacts of EAB on Ohio, U.S., and communities.
Ash Tree Genetics and Ecology
- Ecological and Genetic Isolation of Fraxinus
1972 - By Sylvia May Obenauf Taylor
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