Non-Chemical Management
- Although costly and undesirable, the only certain long-term control measure for invasive longhorned beetles is removal and destruction of infested trees.
- If you suspect you have found one of the exotic longhorned borers, try to capture it and seek professional help for positive identification.
- Residents of OREGON: For help with identification, call the Oregon Department of Agriculture at (503) 986-4636 or 1-800-525-0137 or contact your local Extension office.
- Residents of WASHINGTON: For help with identification, call the Washington State Department of Agriculture at (360) 902-2070 or 1-800-443-6684 or contact your local Extension office.
- To preserve an insect for identification, collect it in film canister or small jar (not a plastic bag, as they can easily chew out of them). The beetle may be killed and preserved in the freezer. Be sure to record the location and date you collect the specimen.
Select non-chemical management options as your first choice!