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Joseph Gittleman and the NY ALB eradication efforts

Joseph Gittleman, NY ALB Project Manager, is asked: What can the public do to help?

Joseph Gittleman, NY ALB Project Manager, is asked: What challenges exist in eradicating the ALB?

Joseph Gittleman, NY ALB Project Manager, is asked: How are you the fighting Asian longhorned beetle in New York?

Joseph Gittleman, USDA APHIS, New York ALB Project Manager

Large wood chipper used to chip Asian longhorned beetle infested woody material. Wood chipped to less than 1 inch in two dimensions is deregulated.

Bucket truck is used in Asian longhorned beetle tree survey, as tree is close to power line.

USDA's U.S. Forest Service employee pointing to an Asian longhorned beetle exit hole on an infested tree.

Tree climber working to inspect a host tree.

ALB Eradication Program Office in Amityville, New York

You can report your findings online or contact your State’s Cooperative ALB Eradication Program directly at:

State Tree: Sugar Maple – one of the preferred trees the beetle attacks! And maple syrup is one of the state’s agricultural products.

Forest Products: One of the state’s top industries, which is a vital component of the state’s economy.

Urban Forest: New York City’s most valuable environmental asset, and the quality-of-life benefits that come from trees.

There are no eradication program public meetings planned at this time.