Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Invasive Forest Insects

Click below for other insects:

ALB

Asian Longhorned Beetle

ALB is a threat to urban trees.

HWA

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

A threat to eastern hemlock trees.

Spotted Lanternfly

Spotted Lanternfly

There’s a new invasive insect attacking trees!

Lanternfly Resources

EAB

Emerald Ash Borer

EAB insects have killed many ash trees in Kentucky.

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

Dean — Laura Stephenson, Ph.D.
S123 Ag. Science Center North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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