Arboretum on Alert August 13, 2009

The Asian longhorned beetle has not been found at the Arboretum, but staff are monitoring at-risk species and planning for the possibility of an infestation. You can help, if you know what you are looking for. Take a tour with Julie Coop, manager of plant health, to better understand this potentially devastating pest, learn about its life cycle and preferred trees, and see beautiful alternatives that you can plant to deter the beetle's success in your own neighborhood.