What can homeowners do to prevent ALB from attacking their trees?
A. Homeowners can assist officials in preventing an infestation in several ways. By cooperating with officials, allowing them to survey trees, and allowing the removal of ALB-infested trees, homeowners can help prevent further devastation. When planting yard or ornamental trees, homeowners within regulated areas should select varieties that ALB does not prefer. Host trees include maple (Norway, sugar, silver, and red), birch, horse chestnut, poplar, willow, elm, and ash. They should adhere to current quarantines and regulations in their area concerning the movement of host material, firewood, and other wood products.
