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Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALHB) - Latest Information

You can help....

• If you find a beetle, or see signs of infestation, contact the CFIA’s toll-free line at 1-800-442-2342.
• Do not move any regulated articles (including nursery stock, firewood, and fallen or pruned branches) from the infested area. This will reduce the risk of spreading the beetle.

October 14, 2005

The CFIA has detected a number of ALHB infested trees in the City of Vaughan in an area north of Highway 407, east of Islington Avenue, and in the City of Toronto in an area north of Finch Avenue, east of Islington Avenue. The infested trees were detected during the course of on-going surveys.

Approximately 2,000 host trees within 400 metres of the infested trees are required to be removed to effectively prevent the spread of the ALHB. All trees are within the Regulated Area, which was established in parts of Toronto and Vaughan in February 2004 to prevent the spread of the beetle. A total of approximately 10,000 trees have been identified for removal to date. A “Notice to Dispose” will be issued to affected property owners prior to tree removal.

Information continues to be collected by the CFIA and the Canadian Forest Service (CFS) as host trees are removed. All data collected will be studied and used to strengthen the ALHB Action Plan and ongoing eradication efforts, and the CFIA will continue to seek acceptable alternatives to tree removal. The removal and disposal of host trees is considered the most effective means of controlling the spread of the ALHB. At the present time, it is the only option for control available in Canada.

Compensation

The CFIA is offering compensation to property owners who replace trees ordered removed. Property owners who have received a Notice to Dispose on or before March 31, 2006 are eligible for compensation. To receive compensation, property owners must complete and submit an application form on or before December 31, 2007. The forms are available from the CFIA’s Toronto regional office at (416) 665-5055.

Compensation is provided on the basis of the direct cost of replacing a tree up to a maximum amount (i.e., purchase of a tree plus planting costs). The maximum amounts are $300 per tree ordered destroyed on private property, $150 per tree on public property and $40 per tree in woodlots. Replacement trees must be non-host (not susceptible to attack by the ALHB) to be eligible for compensation.

The CFIA needs the help, cooperation and support of the public, and is reminding the public that movement of firewood and regulated articles out of the Regulated Area in Toronto and Vaughan is prohibited under the Asian Long-Horned Beetle Infested Places Order.

October 7, 2005

Members of the Toronto and Vaughan community are encouraged to attend a public information session on the ALHB. Representatives from the CFIA will present information about the ALHB, the recent finds north of Finch Avenue, east of Islington Avenue and north of Highway 407, east of Islington Avenue, as well as on-going plans for ALHB eradication.

September 14, 2005

The City of Vaughan in partnership with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is holding a public information session regarding the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALHB). Members of the Vaughan community are encouraged to attend this session to learn more about the ALHB in the City of Vaughan and the Agency's on-going plans for eradication.

For more information, please call (416) 665-5055.

September 2, 2005

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is holding a public information session in partnership with the City of Vaughan regarding the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALHB). Members of the Vaughan community are encouraged to attend this session to learn more about the recent ALHB finds in the City of Vaughan, and the Agency's on-going plans for eradication.

For more information, please call (416) 665-5055.

August 25, 2005

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is holding a public information session regarding the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (ALHB) in Toronto. Members of the Jane & Finch community are encouraged to attend this session to learn more about the recent ALHB finds north of Finch Avenue and west of Jane Street, and the Agency's on-going plans for eradication.

For more information, please call (416) 665-5055.

August 11, 2005

Since April 2005, in the continued effort to eradicate the ALHB, CFIA inspection teams have detected a number of ALHB infested trees in three locations in the City of Vaughan and one location in the City of Toronto.

All host trees within 400 meters of the infested trees will be removed to prevent the spread of the ALHB.

Approximately 7,000 trees will be removed in August from residential, commercial and industrial properties, including a cemetery. The trees will be studied and the data collected will be used to strengthen the ALHB Action Plan.

The infested trees were located within the Regulated Area and as such, no additional regulatory restrictions will be imposed.

Public information sessions will be held in the communities affected by tree removal. Area residents and members of the general public will be invited to attend these sessions to learn more about the ALHB.

Intensive survey continues.

April 20, 2005

As part of the continued effort to eradicate the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) survey activity has been on-going since the pest was first discovered in September 2003. Early this year, CFIA inspection teams identified trees infested with the ALHB in an industrial and commercial area of Vaughan.

Two trees exhibited exit holes and egg-laying sites from late 2004. These trees, as well as all host trees within 400 metres of these trees were removed to prevent the spread of the ALHB. Approximately 1,000 trees were removed. No residential properties were affected.

The infested trees were located within the Regulated Area and as such, no additional regulatory restrictions will be imposed.

The CFIA continues to work with its partners on this program. Intensive surveying is ongoing.

The CFIA maintains and enforces restrictive measures for the movement of potentially infested wood items from areas where the beetle was found. On March 1, 2004, a regulated area was established in parts of Toronto and Vaughan in order to prevent the spread of the ALHB.

There are prohibitions or restrictions of movement on nursery stock, trees, leaves, logs, lumber, wood, wood chips and bark chips from certain deciduous trees identified as hosts of the ALHB, and firewood of all species. Unless authorized by the CFIA, their movement out of or through the regulated area is prohibited. This is necessary to prevent the spread of the ALHB throughout Toronto and the rest of Ontario and Canada. Any person who contravenes this order may be subject to a fine and/or be liable to prosecution.

December 9, 2004

Tree Removal and Surveys

Removal of all host trees within 400 metres of the ALHB infested tree has been completed. Approximately 100 trees were removed and destroyed in the on-going effort to eradicate the ALHB in Vaughan. No residential properties were affected by the removal of these trees.

The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective option for eradicating this beetle. Surveys are continuing.

November 5, 2004

Surveys

Surveys have been on-going in Toronto and Vaughan since the completion of tree removal in March 2004. Survey within the Regulated Area has found nine trees with signs of infestation since August 2004. In total 19 trees have been removed and are being studied to provide further information on the ALHB infestation.

These trees have been determined to be 2003 infestation. One of these trees exhibited new exit holes and evidence of 2004 feeding damage and egg-laying activity. Consequently, all host trees within 400 metres of this infested tree will be removed to prevent the spread of the ALHB.

The area of this infestation is comprised of industrial, commercial and retail properties. No residential properties are affected by removal of these trees. Removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective option for eradicating the beetle. Surveys are continuing.

August 9, 2004

Surveys

Following the completion of tree removal at the end of March 2004, 10 additional infested trees have been removed in the zone of infestation. No exit holes were found, and the oviposition sites have been determined to be the previous year's infestation. Survey is on-going.

Sentinel Tree Study

• The CFIA has installed sentinel trees to aid in the detection of any remaining ALHB within the Regulated Area.
• With the permission of property owners, potted trees and traps have been placed in strategic locations throughout the Regulated Area. These locations are inspected on a continuous basis for signs of infestation.

Survey of Non-host Species in the Regulated Area

• The CFIA is currently deploying inspectors in the Regulated Area to survey non-host trees. Non-host trees such as Linden, Ash, Oak, and fruit trees are being surveyed and tagged for inventory and data collection purposes. These surveys will be on-going for several years.

Compensation for Tree Replacement:

• Applications and information packages will be mailed to all those who were issued "Notices to Dispose" by the CFIA within the coming weeks. To apply for compensation you must complete the application form and submit it with your receipts for purchase of your new trees as well as installation costs.

• Forms and receipts can be submitted to:
  
  Toronto Regional Office
  Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  1124 Finch Avenue West, Unit 2
  Downsview, Ontario
  M3J 2E2

July 13, 2004

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• Tuesday, July 13, 2004
  Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  Community Information Session
  Chancellor Community Centre - Gymnasium
  350 Ansley Grove Avenue
  Woodbridge, Ontario L4L 5C9

May 25, 2004

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• Monday, June 8, 2004
  Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

  Ward 8 - York West
  Asian Long-horned Beetle Information Session - Update
  John Booth Community Centre
  230 Gosford Boulevard
  North York, Ontario
  M3N 2H1
  (South of Steeles Ave./West of Jane St.)

• Monday, June 14, 2004
  Time: 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.

  Ward 7 -York West
  Asian Long-horned Beetle Information Session - Update
  St. Roch’s Parish
  2889 Islington Avenue
  Toronto, Ontario
  M9L 2T3
  (Islington Ave./Finch Ave., W.)

• Over the course of the spring and summer, CFIA will continue to offer public information sessions to provide citizens with opportunities to learn about the ALHB and ask questions related to the eradication plans.

Compensation for Tree Replacement:

• The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is offering compensation for trees ordered destroyed to prevent the spread of the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB). Compensation will be available to property owners whose trees were ordered destroyed due to the CFIA’s eradication efforts.
• To be eligible for compensation, applicants must have received a "Notice To Dispose" issued by the CFIA to remove trees as part of its eradication efforts.
• Each person that wishes to apply for compensation must purchase and plant trees before applying and provide the CFIA with the receipts upon application. Compensation will only be provided for the purchase and planting of trees that are NOT susceptible to attack by the ALHB. Applications for compensation must be submitted before December 31, 2005.
• Trees removed from woodlots carry a maximum value of $40 per tree, while trees on public property are valued at $150 per tree. Residential property owners who wish to replant will be compensated to a maximum of $300 per tree. The maximum amount will apply to both the purchase of a tree and to reasonable costs for planting.
• To apply for compensation, you must complete the application form and submit it with your receipts for purchase of you new non-host trees as well as installation costs. Applications and information packages will be mailed to all those who were issued "Notices to Dispose" by the CFIA within the coming weeks.
• Forms will also be available on our website at www.inspection.gc.ca or you may call 416-665-5055 in Toronto to request a package.
• Forms and receipts can be submitted to:

  Toronto Regional Office
  Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  1124 Finch Avenue West, Unit 2
  Downsview, Ontario
  M3J 2E2

Survey:

• In the course of continued intensive survey, CFIA inspectors have discovered and removed nine additional infested trees within the Regulated Area over the last two months.

April 26, 2004

Survey:

• CFIA crews are focusing on completing visual surveys in the regulated area.
• Special teams will evaluate the suitability of various tree genera as hosts for ALHB.
• Yellow Tags
  • Yellow tags placed on your trees indicate that a survey crew has been on your property to survey your tree for the ALHB signs of infestation. Any tree bearing a yellow tag indicates that the tree is a host species for the ALHB.
  • These yellow tags are for identification and tracking purposes, and do not necessarily indicate those trees will be removed. However, if trees infested by the ALHB are found in your neighbourhood, there is a possibility that your trees will be removed.
  • Please be aware, the yellow tags indicate that your property is in the Regulated Area for the ALHB, and pursuant to the Plant Protection Act, 1990, c.22 (Subsection 6) you are prohibited from cutting or pruning those trees without the written approval of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

April 5, 2004

Notices to Dispose:

• All Notices to Dispose have been delivered to property owners within the regulated area.

Tree Removal:

• 15,000 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Additional trees will be removed in 2004 if they are found to be infested.
• Crews have completed tree removal in the primary and secondary zones of the core infested area. All known infested trees have also been removed from the three satellite sites: Thistletown, Beechwood Cemetery and Ansley Grove.
• Infested trees have been taken to a laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further study.
• The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective option for eradicating the beetle.

Survey:

• CFIA crews are focusing on completing visual surveys in the regulated area.
• Special teams will evaluate the suitability of various tree genera as hosts for ALHB.

March 29, 2004

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• The CFIA will be holding a community information session in Thistletown on the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) on:

• THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rexdale Alliance Church 2459 Islington Avenue

• Over the course of the summer and spring, CFIA will continue to offer public information sessions to provide citizens with opportunities to learn about the ALHB and ask questions related to the eradication plans.

Notices to Dispose:

• Notices to Dispose are being issued as legal notification that the CFIA will be removing trees from a property in an effort to eradicate the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB).
• Notices to Dispose continue to be served to both private and public land owners.

Survey:

Approximately 11 ground and tree climbing/bucket truck team survey crew members continue to work on a daily basis.

• Core Zone:
  • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
• Satellite Zones:
  • Thistletown: Known infested trees have been removed in the southern satellite zone (Thistletown). These are currently at the CFIA ALHB laboratory undergoing data collection and study.
  • Beechwood Cemetery:  Infested trees in the north-eastern satellite (Beechwood Cemetery) have also been removed. Additional trees will be removed if more infested tress are found.
  • Ansley Grove:  Tree removal crews continue to remove trees in the secondary infested areas and northern satellite site (Ansley Grove, Vaughan).

Tree Removal:

• As of March 25, 2004, 14,262 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated CFIA laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further study.
• Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone of the core infested area. As of March 25, 2004, 35 removal crews are working daily in the area.
• The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.

March 24, 2004

Upcoming Meetings and Events:

• The CFIA will be making a presentation on the ALHB at the Ontario Parks Association’s 48^th Annual Educational Seminar on: 

• THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2004 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Hamilton Convention Centre 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton

• ALHB information will be available at The Cottage Life Show running March 26^th to 28^th at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON. 

• The CFIA will host an ALHB Thistletown Community Information Session on:

• THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2004 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Rexdale Alliance Church 2459 Islington Avenue

  Survey:

  Approximately 10 ground and tree climbing/bucket truck team survey crew members continue to work on a daily basis.

  • Core Zone:
    • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
  • Satellite Zones:
    • Known infested trees have been removed in the southern satellite zone (Thistletown).
    • Infested trees in the north eastern satellite (Beechwood) have also been removed. Additional trees will be removed if more infested tress are found.

  Tree Removal:

  • To date, over 9,085 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated CFIA laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further study.
  • Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone of the core infested area.. As of March 19, 2004, removal crews remain at 35 teams.
  • The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.

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  March 8, 2004

  Upcoming Meetings and Events:

  The CFIA will host a presentation concerning the Asian long-horned beetle eradication process on:

  WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004
  7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
  Chancellor Community Centre, Community Room
  350 Ansley Grove Road, Woodbridge, ON

  For further information, please contact the CFIA at 416-665-5055 or 1-800-442-2342.

  The CFIA will also be at the International Home & Garden Show running March 18^th to March 21^st at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON. Please visit our booth for more information about the Asian long-horned beetle.

  Survey:

  Weather conditions continue to challenge the eradication effort. Tree cutting was suspended on March 2^nd and March 5^th due to harsh weather. Approximately 8 ground and tree climbing/bucket truck team survey crew members continue to work on a daily basis.

  • Core Zone:
    • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
  • Satellite Zones:
    • Known infested trees have been removed in the southern satellite zone (Thistletown). These are currently at the CFIA ALHB laboratory undergoing data collection and study.
    • Infested trees in the north-eastern satellite (Beechwood) have also been removed. They too are currently at the laboratory undergoing data collection and study.

  Tree Removal:

  • To date, over 5898 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further study.
  • Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone in the Core Area of Infestation. As of February 27, 2004, the number of removal crews has been increased to 33 teams.
  • The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.

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  March 1, 2004

  General Update:

  CFIA has now established a regulated area in parts of Toronto and Vaughan to prevent the spread of the Asian Long-Horned Beetle. The Asian Long-horned Beetle Infested Place Order prohibits the movement of any tree materials ( including nursery stock, trees, leaves, logs, lumber, wood, wood chips and bark chips from certain deciduous trees identified as hosts of the ALHB and firewood of all species) out of or through the regulated area unless authorized by a Movement Certificate issued by the CFIA

  Any person who contravenes this order may be subject to a fine and/or be liable to prosecution.

  Survey:

  Improving weather conditions at the end of February have lightened one of the many challenges faced by survey crews. Approximately 12 ground and tree climbing/bucket truck team survey crew members continue to work on a daily basis.

  • Core Zone:
    • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
  • Satellite Zones:
    • Known infested trees have been removed in the southern satellite zone (Thistletown). These are currently at the CFIA ALHB laboratory undergoing data collection and study.
    • Infested trees in the north eastern satellite (Beechwood) have also been removed. They too are currently at the laboratory undergoing data collection and study.

  Tree Removal:

  • To date, over 4199 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further study.
  • Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone in the Core Area of Infestation. As of February 27, 2004, removal crews have been increased to 32 teams.
  • The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.

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  February 23, 2004

  Survey:

  Frigid temperatures and storm conditions in January and February have posed extra challenges for the survey process. Despite the poor weather, approximately 11 ground and tree climbing/bucket truck team survey crew members still work on a daily basis.

  • Core Zone:
    • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
  • Satellite Zones:
    • Known infested trees have been removed in the southern satellite zone (Thistletown). These are currently at the CFIA ALHB laboratory undergoing data collection and study.
    • Infested trees in the north eastern satellite (Beechwood) have also been removed. They too are currently at the laboratory undergoing data collection and study.

  Tree Removal:

  The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.

  • Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone in the Core Area of Infestation. As of February 20, 2004, removal crews have been increased to 25 teams.
  • To date, over 3292 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further research.

  Tree Replacement:

  • The Ontario Minister of Natural Resources David Ramsay announced on February 19, 2004, that the McGuinty government will contribute up to $1 million to fund a tree planting program in Vaughan, north Toronto and southwestern Ontario.
  • To view the news release and for more information about the funding announcement please visit: http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/csb/news/2004/feb19nr_04.html

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  February 16, 2004

  Survey:

  Frigid temperatures and storm conditions in January and February have posed extra challenges for the survey process. Despite the poor weather, an average of seven to eight survey crews still work on a daily basis.

  • Core Zone:
    • The ground survey is complete in the Primary Zone of the Core Infested Area.
  • Satellite Zones:
    • Ground, tree climbing and bucket truck surveys are still underway in each of the Satellite zones of infestation.

  Tree Removal:

  • The removal and destruction of host trees is considered the only effective control option for eradicating the beetle.
  • Tree removal began on November 20, 2003 in the Primary Infested Zone in the Core Area of Infestation. There are up to 10 removal crews operating daily on this task.
  • To date, over 2200 host trees have been removed as part of the ALHB eradication plan. Infested trees are taken to a designated laboratory within the infested area for data collection and further research.

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  December 18, 2003

  More than 175 hectares of the Toronto and Vaughan urban forest has been surveyed to-date, including individual public and private trees, ravines, and woodlots. Surveys have been conducted from the ground, by tree climbers and/or bucket truck teams.

  There are four levels of activities associated with the Asian Long-horned Beetle (ALHB) Survey and Eradication Plans:

  1. Survey: Crews are evaluating the characteristics of the pest population, as well as making tree identifications. This determines the ALHB dispersal and the impact on host tree material in the containment / controlled area. This information is being used to establish and confirm the ALHB Regulated Zone boundaries. Survey crews also follow up on 1-800 referral calls from the public.

  2. Tree Removal / Disposal: Crews are removing trees that have been identified and tagged by survey staff for removal due to ALHB infestation (to eliminate the ALHB from the area). Trees removed from public and private property that are suitable host trees, but are not infested, are chipped onsite. Trees that are infested are transported to a designated CFIA site for research assessment and disposal.

  3. Research: Evaluation of tree material for the purpose of collecting valuable scientific data to create a body of knowledge for planned activities, for example: to develop the eradication approach for the satellite areas, to support the current CFIA ALHB eradication activities, and to generate data for the international science community.

  4. Disposal: Crews responsible for chipping and tub grinding the ALHB infested tree material into safe, recyclable material.

  Tree Removal / Disposal and Research

  Three removal crews are currently working in the primary infested zone. The information that is currently being gathered will be utilized to determine the best, and most effective approach in dealing with parks, ravines, wood lots and satellite areas.

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  November 17, 2003

  Approximately 96 hectares of ground and / or tree canopies have been surveyed by ground, ravine and tree climbing / bucket truck teams this week. On average, a total of 25 survey crew members have been in the field carrying out survey work.

  Cutting of trees on public property is to begin on November 20, 2003. Trees on private property will be scheduled for removal prior to the spring.

  Survey activities will continue at two levels - intensive and extensive. The survey teams plan to continue the intensive surveys in advance of tree removal and collect tree inventories (by tagging and photographing infested and host trees), especially within the core area of infestation or "epicenter" at Steeles Avenue. During tree removal, an extensive examination of the trees will be conducted after they are cut down to collect ALHB scientific data.

  The CFIA continues to work with other government departments and partners for a detailed examination of ravines in the area. None of the trees examined to date have shown evidence that the ALHB attack has spread into the ravine areas.

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  October 8, 2003

  Approximately 900 hectares have been surveyed by ground crews and tree climbing teams per day. Survey crews completed the evaluation of the York University and 407 areas, where no positive identifications were discovered.

  The current delimitation survey area has expanded to 13x13 km (17,742 Hectares). This area extends 3-4 km beyond the confirmed positive identification sites. Survey crews will have completed 68% of this area by Monday, October 6, 2003.

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  September 29, 2003

  An Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALHB) was discovered in Woodbridge, Ontario on September 4, 2003, by a member of the public. The sample was collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and positively identified by the CFIA’s Centre of Plant Quarantine Pests on September 8, 2003.

  CFIA staff surveyed the area where the beetle was found and discovered trees that had been attacked by the ALHB. This is the first find of ALHB infesting trees in Canada. The beetle is native to Asia and was likely introduced into Canada through wood packaging used in shipping.

  While the insect will not infest homes or workplaces and presents no threat to public health, the beetle does pose a significant threat to Canada’s trees and forests. The ALHB has no natural controls in North America that would prevent its spread. The beetle prefers hardwood trees, especially maple and horsechestnut, and kills trees when their larvae feed within tree trunks and limbs, causing them to die.

  The CFIA is implementing an aggressive campaign to control and eradicate this unwanted pest with the full cooperation of the City of Vaughan, the City of Toronto and other federal, provincial and municipal partners. All material from infested or neighbouring host trees must be destroyed to eliminate the risk of ALHB spreading to uninfested trees.

  ALHB SURVEY UPDATE

  Tree surveys in the area have determined the central area of infestation to be in a primarily industrial area roughly bordered by Hwy. 407, Hwy. 400, Finch Ave. W., and Milvan Drive in Woodbridge and Toronto.

  As of September 29, 2003, survey crews have found satellite infestations in the Ansley Grove Road area of Woodbridge, Beechwood Cemetery, and in the Thistletown area of Toronto.

  Over 4000 hectares have been surveyed, as of September 29, 2003. Approximately 550 hectares are surveyed by ground crews and tree climbing teams per day. Approximately 60% of the 125 square kilometre survey zone has been completed to date. Please visit the survey map to see the survey area.

  YOU CAN HELP

  To reduce the risk of spreading the beetle, residents and hired landscape maintenance companies or property management companies are asked to not move any tree materials (including nursery stock, firewood, and fallen or pruned branches) from the infested area.

  Anyone who finds a beetle, or sees signs of infestation, should contact the CFIA’s toll-free line at 1-800-442-2342. Do not remove a beetle from the area.

  For more information about ALHB, including pictures of the insect and signs of infested trees, please visit the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca.

  We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.

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