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The elm zigzag sawfly was first discovered in the United States in 2021. It's native to East Asia. "The potential impacts of the elm zigzag sawfly are unknown because of the short period of time ...
"Elm zigzag sawfly is an invasive insect native to Asia that was first found in Canada in 2020 and in multiple eastern U.S. states in 2021 and 2022," said Tom Macy, ...
The elm zigzag sawfly is native to East Asia, including Japan, eastern China, the Korean peninsula and eastern Russia, according to North Carolina State. Its first confirmed sighting in North ...
The elm zigzag sawfly's impact on forests and urban insects is currently being researched. Also, ways to manage the species are being studied. What should you do if you spot elm zigzag sawflies?
The elm zigzag sawfly is a “quarantine pest,” which means every time it is detected in a new county, the United States Department of Agriculture has to confirm the report, according to Dr. Oten.
The flight of the elm zigzag sawfly. Native to Japan and some regions of China, the elm zigzag sawfly was first detected in Europe in 2003 in both Hungary and Poland. It was first discovered in North ...
What you can do to save trees from the invasive elm zigzag sawfly. Bugs can be removed by hand in small quantities. Pesticides are effective against the larvae, especially if applied in the spring.
If you spot a suspected elm zigzag sawfly or signs of infestation, report the sighting here or try to get a good photo or collect a specimen and notify the ODNR Division of Forestry at 614-265-6694.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Another invasive species of insect has made its way into Vermont. Larva samples confirmed the elm zigzag sawfly in Swanton, and there is also evidence of the bug in ...
The elm zigzag sawfly was first discovered in the United States in 2021. It's native to East Asia. "The potential impacts of the elm zigzag sawfly are unknown because of the short period of time ...