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Diagnostics Services was established in 1999 as a multi-disciplinary plant health and pest diagnostic facility. Clients (growers, nursery managers, greenhouse operators, home-owners, etc). may submit samples for diagnosis of many types of problems. Samples can be analyzed for the presence of insect pests, pathogens or nematodes. Our weed scientist performs weed identifications and deals with herbicide related problems or issues.

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Emerald Ash Borer Page

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EAB Biology and Control Options Publication
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Be on the lookout for signs of EAB outside of the infested area. We are asking persons living in counties not known to be infested by the beetle, especially persons living in counties neighboring those counties where the beetle is known to occur, to assist us in finding any new occurences of the beetle. Dead or dying ash trees located outside the area where we know the beetle occurs should be inspected by removing the some of the bark from the trunk and looking for signs of the beetle. Any insect larvae found under the bark can be sent to Diagnostic Services to be identified free of charge. However, it is very important not send live insects which are suspected to be EAB. Insects should be submitted in a small leafproof vial of some kind that is filled with rubbing alcohol. Mail the vial in a small box to help ensure the vial will not be broken during transport. Also, beetles that resemble EAB can also be submitted in alcohol in the same manner. Please do not send sections of ash trees that might be infested with live EAB.

Send any EAB suspects to the address given below.

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101 Center for Integrated Plant Systems
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824-1311

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Tel 517-355-4536
FAX 517-432-0899


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