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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAugust is Check Your Trees Month!<\/strong> The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) is an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. Take a few minutes to inspect the trees in your yard and neighborhood for signs of ALB, including perfectly round exit holes, egg sites and sawdust-like frass. Early detection helps protect your property and South Carolina’s forests. If you spot something suspicious, report it.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Clemson’s proposed refinements to the Asian Longhorned Beetle quarantine in the\u00a0news release.<\/a> Please visit the link below to view the proposed changes to the quarantined area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Asian Longhorned Beetle Quarantine<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What happened?<\/strong> In May 2020, Anoplophora glabripennis<\/em>, Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) was detected in South Carolina for the first time in Hollywood, SC by a local homeowner. Shortly after, a collaborative program between Clemson University\u2019s Department of Plant Industry (DPI) and USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) was formed with the goal of detection and eradication of ALB. Since 2021, South Carolina state and federal quarantines have been established in the known areas of ALB infestation encompassing portions of Charleston and Dorchester counties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why do we care?<\/strong> As an invasive species, ALB negatively impacts the local environment, economy, and poses a risk to public health through infesting a number of hardwood species, expediting the rate of tree mortality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What are we doing?<\/strong> Clemson\u2019s DPI and USDA APHIS are conducting tree inspection surveys within the quarantines and the surrounding areas to determine the size and scope of the infestations. Davey Resource Group is contracted to carry out survey and tree removal services on behalf of the ALB Program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Description:<\/strong> ALB program surveyor conducting tree survey to detect beetle damage. Surrounding trees with orange spray paint have been marked as infested by the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ALB lives inside of the tree from the egg to pupa stages. Once the beetles develop into adults, they begin to emerge from within the tree from early May until late September. Their generation time is highly dependent on climatic conditions; in South Carolina\u2019s climate, one generation is estimated to be completed in as little as 10 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A \u201chost\u201d tree is any tree that ALB can successfully infest and complete its lifecycle in. There are only 12 genera of trees (listed below) that have been confirmed as hosts for the beetles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Description:<\/strong> Close-up of an infested Red Maple; ALB\u2019s most preferred host species in SC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best way to detect an ALB infestation is by looking for the characteristic damage they create on host trees throughout their lifecycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Description:<\/strong> Egg sites (circled in blue) and exit holes (circled in red) on an infested maple log. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you suspect that you have seen ALB or find suspicious damage on a tree species included in any of the host genera listed above, you can make a report to the program through our reporting tool<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Federal and state quarantines are established for Charleston County and a small portion of Dorchester County. The state quarantine legislation was enacted with publication in the State Register on June 25, 2021. See\u202fSC ALB regulations here<\/strong><\/a>\u202fand view the\u202fElectronic Code of Federal Regulations here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For property owners who will have infested trees requiring removal, they should receive official notification via certified mail from DPI and, whenever possible, will be notified by a Davey Resource Group official before tree removal work begins. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In accordance with SC\u2019s State Crop Pest Commission, a regulated article is considered as anything that poses a risk of spreading ALB, including the beetle at any life stage, firewood and any woody host material half an inch or more in diameter. Regulated articles must be processed appropriately per state<\/strong><\/a> and federal<\/strong><\/a> regulations before leaving the quarantine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Regulated material may also be disposed of at an approved disposal site inside the quarantine areas. Approved dumpsites include Bees Ferry Road Convenience Center, 1344 Bees Ferry Road, 29414\u202for the Hollywood Convenience Center, 5305 Highway 165, 29449. Please contact the SC ALB Program for additional questions regarding proper handling and disposal of woody debris in Charleston County, Dorchester County and Town of Mount Pleasant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The ALB Program is proactively contacting businesses operating within the quarantine for guidance in how to adhere to the quarantine requirements. To sign up for free compliance training where\u202fyou can learn more about how to handle regulated articles, please contact the SC ALB Program at stopALB@clemson.edu<\/strong><\/a>\u202for leave a voicemail to our office at 843-973-8329. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Clemson University Invasive Species Program often shares updates and information on ALB (as well as other invasive species of concern in South Carolina) on its\u202fFacebook page<\/strong><\/a>\u202f\u2013 like and follow to get updates in your social media feed!\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Special thanks to those who signed up for our newsletter to stay up to date on the progress of the program; it\u2019s only through a diligent public are we able to more easily detect and eradicate ALB and protect South Carolina\u2019s trees!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your community\u202forganization is interested in hosting an ALB outreach event or would like printed copies of our brochure, please contact the program at stopALB@clemson.edu<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f Additional educational invasive species materials are also available at\u202fwww.clemson.edu\/alb<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is important to know the beetle is not harmful to people or pets. DPI and USDA tree inspectors will notify residents of survey activities on private properties before they conduct surveys whenever possible. Tree inspectors are dressed in Clemson, USDA, or Davey Resource Group uniforms and will provide identification if asked. We are asking residents to look for the beetle and to examine their trees for any damage that may be caused by the beetle. Residents can report the beetle or tree damage through the reporting tool<\/strong><\/a>, by emailing\u202fstopALB@clemson.edu<\/strong><\/a>, or by calling the SC ALB Program Office at 843-973-8329.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We aim to provide consistent, transparent communication with all those affected in the Charleston area. Please let us know how we can assist in the wider sharing of this information in your communities and with all stakeholders. Our program is made possible through a collaborative effort between Clemson University\u2019s Department of Plant Industry, The College of Charleston and The College of Charleston Foundation, and the USDA\u2019s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. We appreciate your support. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tune in for our monthly newsletter! Get the newsletter to your inbox each month. To subscribe scan this QR code or follow the instructions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We want to keep you informed about the Asian longhorned\u202fbeetle (ALB) infestation in South Carolina, as supportive community\u202frelationships are essential to the success of eradicating the beetle. This update\u202fis being issued to established collaborators, communities, and stakeholders, and we invite you to share this information with anyone who may be affected by our operations. 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Held July 24 in partnership with USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services, the training focused on one goal: making sure the right people know exactly what to do if New World screwworm is ever detected in South Carolina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thirty-six participants representing Clemson Livestock Poultry Health, USDA Veterinary Services, USDA Wildlife Services and the Clemson Extension Livestock and Forages Team spent the day learning from experts, working through realistic scenarios and practicing the skills needed to recognize, collect and submit samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The morning sessions covered the biology and lifecycle of New World screwworm, trapping methods and submission procedures before participants broke into small groups to tackle real-world response scenarios. In the afternoon, the classroom moved outdoors as attendees practiced sample collection techniques and examined specimens under microscopes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Elizabeth Baxter, a Livestock Law Enforcement Officer with Clemson Livestock Poultry Health, the collaborative nature of the workshop stood out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “As a field inspector, I appreciated the scenario-based exercises,” Baxter said. “With personnel from domestic animal, wildlife and entomology backgrounds all working together, we were able to talk through challenges and solutions in real time. Everyone left better prepared to respond and protect animal health, public service and continuity of business should South Carolina ever encounter a New World screwworm infestation.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Natasha Lamens, an epidemiologist with Clemson Livestock Poultry Health, said the hands-on activities helped connect classroom concepts with real-world response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “The training was both informative and valuable,” she said. “It reinforced the importance of early detection, and the outdoor trapping and sample collection activities were especially beneficial. Comparing collected larvae with New World screwworm specimens under the microscope helped connect epidemiological concepts with real-world surveillance, field response and preparedness.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Workshops like this are an important part of South Carolina’s preparedness efforts. Building relationships before an emergency occurs helps ensure agencies can work together quickly and effectively if a response is ever needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CULPH extends its appreciation to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services, USDA Wildlife Services, Clemson Extension’s Livestock and Forages Team and everyone who participated in making the workshop a success. By investing in training today, South Carolina is better prepared to protect its animals, agricultural industry and natural resources tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When it comes to protecting South Carolina’s livestock and wildlife, preparation is everything. That’s why Clemson Livestock Poultry Health (CULPH) recently brought together animal health professionals from across the state for a hands-on New World screwworm sampling workshop. 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Supportive community relationships are essential to the success of detecting, tracking, and removing this pest. This update is being issued to collaborators, communities, and stakeholders, and we invite you to share this information with anyone who may be affected by our operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Description:<\/strong> Image of the Yellow-legged Hornet hawking\u00a0a honeybee\u00a0from an apiary\u00a0located\u00a0in Beaufort County, South Carolina.\u00a0Hawking is a predatory behavior\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0Yellow-legged hornet.\u00a0YLH\u00a0hovers\u00a0near the entrances of honeybee hives, where it waits to capture bees\u00a0as\u00a0return for foraging.\u202fPhoto credit:\u202f<\/strong>Sean Rayford; The New York Times<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n What happened?<\/strong> In August 2023, Vespa velutina,<\/em> Yellow-Legged Hornet (YLH) was detected in the United States for the first time near Savannah, GA, less than five miles from the South Carolina-Georgia border. In Spring 2024, several YLH queens and one embryo nest were found in Beaufort County; worker detections continued through summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why do we care?<\/strong> Yellow-Legged Hornets prey on honeybees, causing reduced foraging and colony failure. This impact would result in reduced honey and other honeybee products and reduced crop production due to decreased pollination by honeybees and native pollinators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are we doing?<\/strong> With the Support of USDA APHIS, Clemson’s Honeybee Protection Program is surveying for YLH focusing on detecting workers and finding nests within a wide area around the initial detections. Baited traps are used to initially detect hornets, followed by tracking live hornets to narrow down the nest search area. Eradication focuses on locating and destroying nests including queens. Nests should ideally be destroyed by late summer or very early fall before new queens are actively mating and dispersing. Nest destruction will continue throughout the fall and early winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Description:\u202f<\/strong>Primary nests can be\u00a0established\u00a0in hidden locations such as garden sheds, birdhouses, utility boxes, barns, honeybee swarm boxes.\u202f As worker numbers increase, the colony\u202fwill\u202foften abandon the primary nest and\u202frelocate\u202fto a larger site,\u202f frequently\u202fhigh in a\u202ftree\u202fcanopy or other elevated location. The primary nest serves as a temporary nursery and is usually abandoned once the secondary nest becomes established.\u00a0Photo\u00a0credits:<\/strong>\u202fCU DPI\u00a0Brad Cavin and\u00a0CU DPI\u00a0Miguel Martinez.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image descriptions<\/strong>: The above maps are the current YLH trapping areas in the Low-Country and the Up-Country of South Carolina. Image credits:<\/strong> CU DPI Brad Cavin<\/p>\n\n\n\n Image descriptions<\/strong>: The above maps\u202freflect YLH nests in 2024,\u202f2025, and 2026.\u202fIn 2024, 1 Embryo and 15 Secondary nests were\u202fremoved. In 2025, 13 Embryo, 27 Primary, and\u202f 99\u202fSecondary nests were removed.\u202fSo far in 2026,\u202f199\u202fEmbryo,\u202f199\u202fPrimary, and\u00a011 Secondary\u202fnests\u00a0have been\u202flocated\u202fin the Low-Country and\u202f2\u202fEmbryo nests\u202fand 1 Primary nest\u00a0in the Up-Country.\u202fImage credits:<\/strong>\u202fCU DPI Brad Cavin\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n The Clemson Department of Plant Industry (DPI) inspectors and USDA personnel in South Carolina have YLH traps placed throughout\u202fAllendale,\u202fBeaufort,\u202fBerkeley,\u202fColleton,\u202fCharleston,\u202fCherokee,\u202fChester, Dorchester,\u202fHampton,\u202fJasper,\u202fLancaster,\u202fUnion,\u202fand York Counties\u202fof South Carolina. These traps are\u202fmonitored\u202fregularly for hornet activity. The locations have been\u202festablished near known YLH detections and, where possible, near known honeybee colonies.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can not be overstated that beekeepers should be familiar with the activity of YLH hawking and report any sightings immediately to the Clemson YLH Reporting Tool<\/a>. <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n During the summer season multiple nest stages can be seen, especially “Primary Nests” and “Secondary Nests” within one colony. As the colony size grows the workers will begin building this final nest stage and the “Primary Nest” will be abandoned as the colony moves into this larger nest and continues to expand it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DPI is currently\u202fmonitoring\u202ftraps and removing YLH nests when discovered.\u202fExpanding trapping locations and continuing public outreach efforts\u202fare also a major\u202fcomponent.\u202fThe public should survey around structures, shrubs, and trees and report nests in any stage. If you believe you have\u202fidentified\u202fa\u202fYLH\u202fnest, do not\u202fattempt\u202fto remove it yourself.\u202fPlease report at the\u202fClemson\u00ae DPI\u2019s reporting tool<\/strong><\/a>.\u202f\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Descriptions:<\/strong> \u202fPrimary nests of the Yellow-Legged Hornet are\u202fsmall,\u202fearly-season nests. 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