Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Insects

EAB

Emerald Ash Borer

EAB insects have killed many ash trees in Kentucky.

HWA

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

A threat to eastern hemlock trees.

ALB

Asian Longhorned Beetle

ALB is a threat to urban trees.

Spongy Moth - USDA APHIS PPQ , USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org

Spongy Moth

Originally called gypsy moth, this insect hasn't reached KY yet.

Spongy Moth Resources

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly

There’s a new invasive insect attacking trees!

Lanternfly Resources

Native Insects

Many insects are native to Kentucky and not invasive, but still may cause damage to our trees.

Native Pathogens

Many pathogens are native to Kentucky and not invasive, but also cause damage to our trees.

Native Pathogens

Dean — Laura Stephenson, Ph.D.
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Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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