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The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) (Anoplophora glabripennis) is native to China and Korea and poses a serious threat to U.S. urban and forest trees. The ALB was first discovered in the United States in 1996 on Long Island, New York. There have been six infestations of ALB in the United States: four infestations are ongoing, and two of the infestations have been successfully eradicated (see timeline at right for locations of the infestations). As ALB can be transported in untreated wood products such as wood packing materials or firewood, it is vital to be aware of this insect and immediately report anything suspicious to local authorities (state department of agriculture, USDA, National Plant Diagnostic Network).