Maine Department of Agriculture, ME News

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:19 PM)

I posted 13 photos on Facebook in the album "ALB infestation signs" http://t.co/IIONSTx3
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:17 PM)

Meet the Beetles: The Emerald Borers Attacking America's Ash Trees - Video - http://t.co/FoMCFdJR http://t.co/XomeoAuK
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

Creepy, crawly creatures emerge from confiscated firewood | http://t.co/D7iHuAwC http://t.co/31bsv3wG
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

Maine Takes Steps to Keep Harmful Invasive Insect at Bay http://t.co/tbCK2aVo
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:08 PM)

Competitive tree climber in search of beetles http://t.co/IQvrklT2
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:08 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:08 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:08 PM)

New York Farm Bureau: Resources - http://t.co/gnFaKadX
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:08 PM)

Threat from Asian beetle expands beyond cities http://t.co/kmwDjkkn
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

What's Eating Derek Jeter's Bat? http://t.co/RpDxQVhB
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

Are New England's iconic maples at risk? http://t.co/EujabvHu
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

Kid Tracks: Citizen scientists add vital details to the big picture | The Portland Press Herald / Ma http://t.co/QcUmd28v
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

New York on Front Lines of Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer http://t.co/XKPXvSCP
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

Beetle battle gets bigger http://t.co/yG9mVIQe
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:07 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:06 PM)

Maine Bug Watch poster targets hunters, fishermen http://t.co/6Te004R2
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:06 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:06 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:05 PM)

New ALB infestation discovered in Shrewsbury http://t.co/Ph0PK3aU
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:05 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:05 PM)

Ash borer found in trap in southern Albany County http://t.co/vYkAFFqi
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:05 PM)

Attack on ash borer includes predatory wasps, saws http://t.co/C2tHQO0N
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:04 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:04 PM)

The Good, the Bad and the Bugly http://t.co/sWhM9krt
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:04 PM)

AsianLnghornedBeetle - Do you have your Asian longhorned beetle http://t.co/YrPoVGCp
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:04 PM)

Mainers Kept Out the Bad Bugs | The Exception Magazine http://t.co/XjUDIybN
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:03 PM)

Heres why the beetle has to be beaten http://t.co/1oiDu9Xd
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:03 PM)

BIW's black widow spiders spin their way to Web | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram http://t.co/0tWizipr
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 2:02 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 16, 2011 - 1:58 PM)

The citizens of Ohio are mad that they are losing their trees. This op-ed piece explains why it is necessary. http://t.co/c6UDpoOD
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 01, 2011 - 3:11 PM)

Mainers Kept Out the Bad Bugs | The Exception Magazine http://t.co/eBK63gIQ
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 22, 2011 - 4:03 PM)

Ohio is the latest state to discover Asian longhorned beetle. Click through the gallery to get a feel for what... http://t.co/VfNjUhCR
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 22, 2011 - 11:00 AM)

Funny... but scary. http://t.co/pbSK8ARB
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 22, 2011 - 10:49 AM)

If you've got 5 minutes to burn... watch this gentle reminder from our friends at Don'tMoveFirewood.org http://t.co/cRASQRY1
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 09, 2011 - 3:58 PM)

THE BAD NEWS - Ohio slated to lose a lot of trees... http://t.co/Y4pfbD20
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 04, 2011 - 4:41 PM)

THE GOOD NEWS - Hope of ALB eradication in Massachusetts... http://t.co/A3zy59Vi
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 04, 2011 - 4:40 PM)

There is some confusion about whether the brown marmorated stink bug is established in Maine. It isn't, so far.... http://t.co/kbdFVtYM
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 02, 2011 - 3:43 PM)

New York's battle against the emerald ash borer... http://t.co/mQm0xa60
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 02, 2011 - 3:36 PM)

EAB confirmed last week in Albany County, NY http://t.co/Z2XSrXYk
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 25, 2011 - 3:39 PM)

New Ohio infestation tied to firewood... http://t.co/XVBgCdka
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 24, 2011 - 10:20 AM)

New ALB infestation discovered in Shrewsbury http://t.co/LoMre0Pl
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 21, 2011 - 9:09 AM)

Michelle and Barry: ready to educate folks on protecting our natural resources at the Fryeburg Fair http://t.co/aEwnd55i
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 07, 2011 - 9:38 AM)

Come to "Seminar on Lost Ladybug Project and Citizen Science" Friday, October 14 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. John... http://t.co/NX3AA7nP
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 03, 2011 - 1:25 PM)

Researchers in Worcester, MA are finding that bees may not be harmed by imidacloprid-treated trees... http://t.co/lEtFmXQx
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 03, 2011 - 9:18 AM)

The Fryeburg Fair starts tomorrow. Michelle from Saco River Recreational Council is kindly sharing her booth... http://t.co/KD17ys9o
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 01, 2011 - 8:43 PM)

Maine Bug Watch poster targets hunters, fishermen http://t.co/2593F7bz
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 29, 2011 - 5:08 AM)

A BIG Thank you to all that helped staff our invasive forest pest booth in the Maine Indian Basketmaker... http://t.co/Jxrz0W77
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 27, 2011 - 2:14 PM)

Beetle battle gets bigger http://t.co/mE7ydq5V
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 20, 2011 - 11:38 AM)

A new article in the NY Times about the emerald ash borer survey... http://t.co/vUO1C0II
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 15, 2011 - 12:33 PM)

A great article outlining opportunities to exercise your inner scientist... http://t.co/HZJ8EiS
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 13, 2011 - 2:45 PM)

Come to "Invasive Forest Pest Outreach Booth" Friday, September 23 at 2:00 pm until <br />Sunday, September 25 at... http://t.co/CegZKVe
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (September 12, 2011 - 2:16 PM)

Why EAB is dangerous... http://t.co/KfvJMzY
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 31, 2011 - 1:13 PM)

The importance of eradicating ALB. http://t.co/ehNJ4zv
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 30, 2011 - 9:43 AM)

ALB has been eradicated from Islip, NY! http://t.co/AIOSpha
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 25, 2011 - 9:55 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 16, 2011 - 10:22 AM)

Winter Harbor Parade http://t.co/vU76KU7
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 16, 2011 - 10:15 AM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 15, 2011 - 12:23 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 11, 2011 - 6:16 PM)

Competitive tree climber in search of beetles http://fb.me/WBTZMrpC
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 10, 2011 - 8:23 AM)

How native American communities are dealing with EAB... http://fb.me/BZRECofM
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 08, 2011 - 11:08 AM)

Educating the next generation to care about our forests... http://fb.me/ypTHDF6B
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 03, 2011 - 3:37 PM)

August is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. http://fb.me/15yJT3WFE
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (August 02, 2011 - 8:17 AM)

Here's a great story about EAB hunting and getting a community prepared... http://fb.me/UiNuJLyh
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 28, 2011 - 9:00 AM)

Creepy, crawly creatures emerge from confiscated firewood | wcsh6.com http://fb.me/14UqolK5v
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 28, 2011 - 8:56 AM)

Have you noticed purple boxes in the trees? http://fb.me/139FoROsz
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 27, 2011 - 4:48 PM)

Update on Ohio's newest tree killing insects - Ada Herald - Ada, Ohio http://fb.me/Rq3Eyr5i
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 22, 2011 - 9:29 AM)

Here's an article from Boston.com about the wasp that hunts emerald ash borer. Like Massachusetts, Maine has had... http://fb.me/1avTmrdRr
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 22, 2011 - 8:57 AM)

ALB adults started emerging in Massachusetts July 15. It is possible for adult beetles to hitchhike on vehicles,... http://fb.me/TPMTxoIO
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 19, 2011 - 10:09 AM)

New Hampshire is doing a neat survey to help detect ALB. If anyone has a swimming pool, check your filters in... http://fb.me/12M7YkIPI
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 12, 2011 - 1:27 PM)

Lorraine, Bonnie, Carol, and Chris were at Acadia National Park for Family Fun Day this Sunday teaching folks... http://fb.me/zWj5AY5c
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 11, 2011 - 12:14 PM)

A great article on exotic forest pests... http://fb.me/Prnf5sCN
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (July 07, 2011 - 11:10 AM)

Help halt the emerald ash borer... http://fb.me/DYbM9507
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 28, 2011 - 8:15 AM)

NEWS ALERT - ALB confirmed in Ohio. "Ohio is the fifth state to detect ALB, which APHIS confirmed in Bethel after... http://fb.me/11JLum2go
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 17, 2011 - 5:32 PM)

Are you wondering why your white pine trees are looking poor? http://fb.me/SCOeqmL3
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 13, 2011 - 12:04 PM)

Volunteer replanting effort in Worcester... http://fb.me/ZtjVNuVf
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 12, 2011 - 2:21 PM)

Please... Don't Move Firewood... http://fb.me/12ahpTEl2
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 06, 2011 - 4:33 PM)

Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 01, 2011 - 4:32 PM)

So, this is how they get around... http://fb.me/12tYVmWuY
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 01, 2011 - 1:26 PM)

Trained dogs to find ALB in trees?... http://fb.me/XPoWw3Pz
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (June 01, 2011 - 12:50 PM)

Great story on the firewood exchange in Kittery yesterday... http://fb.me/yRlKUOFP
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 28, 2011 - 9:49 PM)

Memorial Day Weekend - 3rd firewood exchange at Kittery rest stop to alert out-of-staters about Maine's firewood... http://fb.me/12JMTLSGz
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 24, 2011 - 12:03 PM)

National Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week... http://fb.me/sw64K1H3
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 24, 2011 - 10:49 AM)

Watch this neat video of US Forest Service smokejumpers looking for ALB... http://fb.me/wTBjVXB6
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 17, 2011 - 2:04 PM)

New information about the ALB program in Worcester... http://fb.me/tbxodOtW
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 16, 2011 - 4:46 PM)

ALB regulated area in Massachusetts has expanded again... http://fb.me/LglO9ivf
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 11, 2011 - 8:58 AM)

Emerald ashborer creeps east....... http://fb.me/XvEPwxRJ
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 09, 2011 - 10:23 AM)

Come to "Invasive Forest Pest Outreach Training" Thursday, May 19 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Why:To educate people... http://fb.me/vUTlm1Pb
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (May 03, 2011 - 12:19 PM)

http://www.wickedlocal.com/shrewsbury/topstories/x1200372186/Additional-Asian-beetles-found-in-Shrewsbury#axzz1KdmI... http://fb.me/MfaYW8D9
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (April 26, 2011 - 10:55 AM)

Maine residents - beware of browntail moth caterpillars this spring/summer... http://fb.me/ToFgVlb6
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (April 05, 2011 - 1:50 PM)

http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/local/state-replacing-30k-trees-near-worcester-20110404# http://fb.me/VqHFyCS2
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (April 05, 2011 - 10:33 AM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 31, 2011 - 3:33 PM)

Invasive insect and disease webinars! Listen or participate in free webinars about invasive pests that threaten... http://fb.me/CnLKybos
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 24, 2011 - 1:21 PM)

The state quarantine in Pennsylvania restricting the movement of ash materials and hardwood firewood to slow the... http://fb.me/sQYPfXn1
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 24, 2011 - 1:06 PM)

FOR EDUCATORS - Help your students become Beetle Busters! http://fb.me/y2ABeGbu
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 23, 2011 - 8:47 AM)

Maple trees that are treated with imidacloprid, the pesticide used to combat Asian Longhorned Beetle, are not... http://fb.me/BG71ONKT
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 16, 2011 - 10:30 AM)

The Portland Flower Show opened up today! Once again, we have an invasive forest insect information booth there... http://fb.me/WK7zj8En
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 10, 2011 - 2:13 PM)

Come to "Hemlock woolly adelgid workshop - another one added!" Wednesday, April 6 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.... http://fb.me/Wyz1k6Wj
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (March 10, 2011 - 2:09 PM)

Come to "Hemlock woolly adelgid workshop" Wednesday, April 6 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Hemlock woolly adelgid has... http://fb.me/LblQgbxS
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (February 24, 2011 - 9:34 AM)

Come to "Survey for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid" Friday, December 17 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join Park Manager Glenn... http://fb.me/NuLpn4NJ
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (December 13, 2010 - 10:27 AM)

Training Opportunity! - Invasive Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Learn all about the latest insect threats to our... http://fb.me/EbGxI9ze
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (November 04, 2010 - 4:15 PM)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 28, 2010 - 11:13 AM)

Maine Department of Conservation Maine Forest Service Entomologist Allison Kanoti will discuss hemlock woolly... http://fb.me/DqfvVmTO
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 28, 2010 - 8:35 AM)

Please help with a non-ALB Bug Watch... The brown marmorated stink bug has been cropping up in many states this... http://fb.me/KLDCTAqG
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 25, 2010 - 4:45 PM)

The brown marmorated stink bug http://fb.me/IFrvkVVX
Maine Department of Agriculture, Maine (October 25, 2010 - 4:27 PM)

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