#TreeCheckMonth - Twitter Hashtag

9 months ago

Our final #TreeCheckMonth feature is the real life very hungry caterpillar. 🐛 The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as gypsy moth, originated in Europe and has been one of the most destructive defoliators of deciduous forests in the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, eventually killing them. ⁠ ⁠ Although egg masses and isolated individuals have been occasionally found in South Carolina, the spongy moth has not established in SC. It ranges from the northeastern states west to Wisconsin and south to Virginia. Isolated populations appear in North Carolina occasionally. Efforts to control it using pesticides and biocontrol have slowed its spread.⁠ ⁠ The larvae are active from spring until mid-summer. The adults emerge in the late summer and mate, and the females lay their egg masses. ⁠ ⁠ APPEARANCE:⁠ -Egg masses (late summer, winter and spring) can be found on trees, stones, patio furniture, children’s toys and lawn equipment and other outdoor surfaces.⁠ -Each egg mass holds up to 1,000 eggs and is covered with yellowish “hair," measuring about 1.5" long and 3/4" wide.⁠ -Caterpillars (spring) are black and hairy when newly hatched. As they age, they become mottled yellow to gray color with tufts of bristle-like hairs. They also have a distinctive color pattern along their backs with five pairs of blue dots followed by six pairs of red dots.⁠ -Adult male moths (summer) are brown with a darker brown pattern and a 1.5" wingspan. Females are off white and have a 2" wingspan but do not fly. ⁠ ⁠ SYMPTOMS:⁠ Severe defoliation in outbreak years can make a forest so bare in the summer that you'd think it's winter. You can hear the caterpillars feeding and the ground will be covered with frass (droppings/debris). You can also hear the frass falling.⁠ More info: https://t.co/Ddosfguw4e https://t.co/6o36UEwMwq Photos courtesy of (via https://t.co/W8R1pJhmO2):⁠ Jon Yuschock⁠ Daniel Herms⁠ Richard Gardner⁠ Landesforstpräsidium Sachsen⁠ Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture⁠ USDA Forest Service

ForestryCommish's tweet photo. Our final #TreeCheckMonth feature is the real life very hungry caterpillar. 🐛 The spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), formerly known as gypsy moth, originated in Europe and has been one of the most destructive defoliators of deciduous forests in the northeastern U.S. and southeastern Canada. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of more than 300 species of trees and shrubs, eventually killing them. ⁠
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Although egg masses and isolated individuals have been occasionally found in South Carolina, the spongy moth has not established in SC. It ranges from the northeastern states west to Wisconsin and south to Virginia. Isolated populations appear in North Carolina occasionally. Efforts to control it using pesticides and biocontrol have slowed its spread.⁠
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The larvae are active from spring until mid-summer. The adults emerge in the late summer and mate, and the females lay their egg masses. ⁠
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APPEARANCE:⁠
-Egg masses (late summer, winter and spring) can be found on trees, stones, patio furniture, children’s toys and lawn equipment and other outdoor surfaces.⁠
-Each egg mass holds up to 1,000 eggs and is covered with yellowish “hair," measuring about 1.5" long and 3/4" wide.⁠
-Caterpillars (spring) are black and hairy when newly hatched. As they age, they become mottled yellow to gray color with tufts of bristle-like hairs. They also have a distinctive color pattern along their backs with five pairs of blue dots followed by six pairs of red dots.⁠
-Adult male moths (summer) are brown with a darker brown pattern and a 1.5" wingspan. Females are off white and have a 2" wingspan but do not fly. ⁠
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SYMPTOMS:⁠
Severe defoliation in outbreak years can make a forest so bare in the summer that you'd think it's winter. You can hear the caterpillars feeding and the ground will be covered with frass (droppings/debris). You can also hear the frass falling.⁠

More info:
https://t.co/Ddosfguw4e
https://t.co/6o36UEwMwq

Photos courtesy of (via https://t.co/W8R1pJhmO2):⁠
Jon Yuschock⁠
Daniel Herms⁠
Richard Gardner⁠
Landesforstpräsidium Sachsen⁠
Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture⁠
USDA Forest Service

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USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service @USDA_APHIS

10 months ago

🪲August #ForeignPestOfTheMonth: Asian Longhorned Beetle. Thanks to Agriculture Quarantine Inspections, we can detect and stop invasive pests like ALB before they establish and spread.🛑🌎📸 Report signs: https://t.co/N28586F3PV #AQI #ALB #TreeCheckMonth #ProtectingAgriculture

USDA_APHIS's tweet photo. 🪲August #ForeignPestOfTheMonth: Asian Longhorned Beetle.
Thanks to Agriculture Quarantine Inspections, we can detect and stop invasive pests like ALB before they establish and spread.🛑🌎📸
Report signs:
https://t.co/N28586F3PV

#AQI #ALB #TreeCheckMonth
#ProtectingAgriculture https://t.co/uc1ExXE4iT

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Southern Group of State Foresters @SGSF_Forests

10 months ago

This month, take a walk around your property or neighborhood. If something doesn’t look right, reach out to your state forestry agency or a certified arborist for advice. #TreeCheckMonth

SGSF_Forests's tweet photo. This month, take a walk around your property or neighborhood. If something doesn’t look right, reach out to your state forestry agency or a certified arborist for advice. #TreeCheckMonth https://t.co/tv3MC43C0Q

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ALB Eradication @StopALB

10 months ago

The Asian longhorned beetle is an invasive insect that can make big holes in our tree populations by making dime-sized holes in trees themselves. If you see perfectly round holes in trees, report the damage ASAP. https://t.co/tLey92GgvQ #TreeCheckMonth #ALB

StopALB's tweet photo. The Asian longhorned beetle is an invasive insect that can make big holes in our tree populations by making dime-sized holes in trees themselves. If you see perfectly round holes in trees, report the damage ASAP. https://t.co/tLey92GgvQ

#TreeCheckMonth #ALB https://t.co/nVAEn5kMri

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GC Newsroom @NewsroomGC

10 months ago

August is Tree Check Month! Help protect Canada’s forests by checking the trees in your yard, local parks and trails for invasive pests. You can make a big impact – learn how. #TreeCheckMonth #PlantHealth #InvasiveSpecies https://t.co/PSYkWcAM9T

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USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service @USDA_APHIS

10 months ago

August is #TreeCheckMonth for Asian longhorned beetle. Look for the beetle and the damage it causes by checking your trees. Learn why it’s important to look now and what signs to watch for: https://t.co/k1AUCWF1wx #USDA #APHIS #ALB

USDA_APHIS's tweet photo. August is #TreeCheckMonth for Asian longhorned beetle. Look for the beetle and the damage it causes by checking your trees. Learn why it’s important to look now and what signs to watch for: https://t.co/k1AUCWF1wx

#USDA #APHIS #ALB https://t.co/kBlvv9qLJQ

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Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp

almost 2 years ago

If you're spending time outdoors, be on the lookout for signs of invasive insects such as the emerald ash borer, box tree moth, and hemlock woolly adelgid. Report sightings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or EDDMapS. More: https://t.co/ElcIrNzcbm #TreeCheckMonth

InvSp's tweet photo. If you're spending time outdoors, be on the lookout for signs of invasive insects such as the emerald ash borer, box tree moth, and hemlock woolly adelgid.
Report sightings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or EDDMapS. More: https://t.co/ElcIrNzcbm
#TreeCheckMonth https://t.co/5D4cVtUU3k

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Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov

almost 2 years ago

You may think this blue beauty looks pretty - or dangerous. But that long "stinger" is only used to lay eggs in wood. With the eggs comes a fungus and toxic mucus that kills the tree. Learn more at https://t.co/ogrsM69b1y #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies

WSDAgov's tweet photo. You may think this blue beauty looks pretty - or dangerous. But that long "stinger" is only used to lay eggs in wood. With the eggs comes a fungus and toxic mucus that kills the tree. Learn more at https://t.co/ogrsM69b1y #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies https://t.co/oM2gGzZy2b

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PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks

@PlayCleanGo

almost 2 years ago

🌳 August is Tree Check Month! @USDA_APHIS is asking everyone to inspect their trees for signs of the #AsianLonghornedBeetle. If you find a beetle or tree damage, report it using the hotline at 1-866-702-9938 or online at APHIS's reporting page. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies

PlayCleanGo's tweet photo. 🌳 August is Tree Check Month! @USDA_APHIS is asking everyone to inspect their trees for signs of the #AsianLonghornedBeetle. If you find a beetle or tree damage, report it using the hotline at 1-866-702-9938 or online at APHIS's reporting page. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies https://t.co/dJtUxurwom

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Arbor Day Foundation @arborday

almost 2 years ago

August is #TreeCheckMonth! Here's how you can ensure your trees are in top shape: 🍃Inspect Leaves + Bark: Look for any unusual spots, holes, or peeling 🪲Check for Pests: Keep an eye out for webs, egg cases, or droppings 🌳Assess Growth: Ensure your trees are growing healthy

arborday's tweet photo. August is #TreeCheckMonth! Here's how you can ensure your trees are in top shape:

🍃Inspect Leaves + Bark: Look for any unusual spots, holes, or peeling
🪲Check for Pests: Keep an eye out for webs, egg cases, or droppings
🌳Assess Growth: Ensure your trees are growing healthy https://t.co/UxZhWKxmWd

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Arborjet | Ecologel @Arborjet

almost 2 years ago

A good #TreeCheckMonth reminder - Emerald Ash Borer continues to spread to new states and counties. Check your ash trees for signs of damage and ask us about preventative measures. #EAB

NDSU Extension

@NDSUExtension

almost 2 years ago

Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in LaMoure County. Learn how to identify and management strategies >>> https://t.co/YxTMvO1sfM

NDSUExtension's tweet photo. Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in LaMoure County.

Learn how to identify and management strategies >>> https://t.co/YxTMvO1sfM https://t.co/EtTAgjIVeF

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Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov

almost 2 years ago

Not to be confused with our native banded alder borer or white-spotted sawyer, invasive longhorned beetles threaten our hardwood trees. Learn more about these three species and report suspected sightings at https://t.co/jmHpF5Ck7w #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies @wainvasives

WSDAgov's tweet photo. Not to be confused with our native banded alder borer or white-spotted sawyer, invasive longhorned beetles threaten our hardwood trees. Learn more about these three species and report suspected sightings at https://t.co/jmHpF5Ck7w #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies @wainvasives https://t.co/J8Wxx1wuLy

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FDACS-Plant Industry @FDACSDPI

almost 2 years ago

🗓️ Before #TreeCheckMonth ends, here's a friendly reminder to inspect your trees! If you’re stumped, 📸 snap a photo and send us a sample. DPI's entomology, nematology, plant pathology, and botany experts are happy to assist! 🌐 https://t.co/IEjCdj4tK3

FDACSDPI's tweet photo. 🗓️ Before #TreeCheckMonth ends, here's a friendly reminder to inspect your trees!

If you’re stumped, 📸 snap a photo and send us a sample. DPI's entomology, nematology, plant pathology, and botany experts are happy to assist!

🌐 https://t.co/IEjCdj4tK3 https://t.co/0iwQPVBRLl

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Forests Canada

@forestscanada

almost 2 years ago

#DYK that the @InspectionCan dubbed August as #TreeCheckMonth to remind Canadians of the importance of protecting our plants and trees from invasive species. Trees play a vital role in human and animal health, so it is important to keep our trees healthy!

forestscanada's tweet photo. #DYK that the @InspectionCan dubbed August as #TreeCheckMonth to remind Canadians of the importance of protecting our plants and trees from invasive species. Trees play a vital role in human and animal health, so it is important to keep our trees healthy! https://t.co/2glcNCqA3p

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Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov

almost 2 years ago

Emerald ash borer has been detected on both sides of Washington in Oregon and British Columbia. It kills virtually all ash trees wherever it establishes. Learn more about this invasive pest at https://t.co/qlGNiKzCvG. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies #DontMoveFirewood #EAB

WSDAgov's tweet photo. Emerald ash borer has been detected on both sides of Washington in Oregon and British Columbia. It kills virtually all ash trees wherever it establishes. Learn more about this invasive pest at https://t.co/qlGNiKzCvG. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies #DontMoveFirewood #EAB https://t.co/nk1TVw7yU0

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PlayCleanGo: Stop Invasive Species In Your Tracks

@PlayCleanGo

almost 2 years ago

🌳 August is Tree Check Month! @USDA_APHIS urges you to inspect your trees for the #AsianLonghornedBeetle (ALB). First discovered in New York in 1996, ALBs have spread to five more states and Ontario. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies #ProtectOurForests #DontMoveFirewood

PlayCleanGo's tweet photo. 🌳 August is Tree Check Month! @USDA_APHIS urges you to inspect your trees for the #AsianLonghornedBeetle (ALB). First discovered in New York in 1996, ALBs have spread to five more states and Ontario. #TreeCheckMonth #InvasiveSpecies #ProtectOurForests #DontMoveFirewood https://t.co/CVscrc144D

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Invasive Species Ctr @InvSp

almost 2 years ago

It's tree check month! There are at least 10 signs and symptoms of invasive species to look out for when performing a tree check. If you find anything suspicious, report it to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by clicking here: https://t.co/ElcIrNzcbm #TreeCheckMonth

InvSp's tweet photo. It's tree check month! There are at least 10 signs and symptoms of invasive species to look out for when performing a tree check. If you find anything suspicious, report it to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by clicking here: https://t.co/ElcIrNzcbm
#TreeCheckMonth https://t.co/E0CpjDEQDb

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CCIS @CanadaInvasives

almost 2 years ago

Is your Oak OK? 🌳 Help prevent the spread of Oak Wilt by not pruning oak trees from April to November, not moving firewood, checking oak trees for signs of oak wilt and reporting any suspected signs to @InspectionCan. #TreeCheckMonth #BuyLocalBurnLocal

CanadaInvasives's tweet photo. Is your Oak OK? 🌳

Help prevent the spread of Oak Wilt by not pruning oak trees from April to November, not moving firewood, checking oak trees for signs of oak wilt and reporting any suspected signs to @InspectionCan.

#TreeCheckMonth #BuyLocalBurnLocal https://t.co/2Amt0oMVIO

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N.C. Forest Service @ncforestservice

almost 2 years ago

August is #TreeCheckMonth, & it’s a good time to check your trees for signs & symptoms of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The ALB hasn’t been detected in NC yet, but it was found in SC in 2020. Learn what signs to look for & what to do if you see them: https://t.co/cReeTO3gsR.

ncforestservice's tweet photo. August is #TreeCheckMonth, & it’s a good time to check your trees for signs & symptoms of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB). The ALB hasn’t been detected in NC yet, but it was found in SC in 2020. Learn what signs to look for & what to do if you see them: https://t.co/cReeTO3gsR. https://t.co/cZ8cBOtBwQ

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Washington State Department of Agriculture @WSDAgov

almost 2 years ago

Have you seen this pest? Spotted lanternfly would pose a serious threat to Washington's iconic apples, grapes, and hops. If you think you see this pest, report sightings to @wainvasives. Learn more at https://t.co/1VIBFHJFJI #TreeCheckMonth #SLF #SpottedLanternfly

WSDAgov's tweet photo. Have you seen this pest? Spotted lanternfly would pose a serious threat to Washington's iconic apples, grapes, and hops. If you think you see this pest, report sightings to @wainvasives. Learn more at https://t.co/1VIBFHJFJI #TreeCheckMonth #SLF #SpottedLanternfly https://t.co/GRl0qcLWor

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