Redbay Ambrosia Beetle and Melaleuca

Albert (Bud) Mayfield has sent us some wonderful pictures showing the signs and symptoms of Redbay Ambrosia Beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) and various images of Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia).

You can view these images at:

http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/autimages.cfm?aut=2931

Papaya and Pink Hibiscus Mealybug

We've had a great addition of Papaya and Pink Hibiscus Mealybug. See all of the images at:

http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/autimages.cfm?aut=36468

Giant Hogweed in Illinois

Giant hogweed has been reported in Illinois. The story fromt he Chicago Tribune can be found at:

http://www.chicagotribune.com

National Invasive Weed Awareness Week 8 announcement

Next Year's National Invasive Weed Awareness Week (NIWAW) has been scheduled for February 25 through March 2, 2007. For more information go to:

http://www.nawma.org/niwaw/niwaw_index.htm

USDA deregulates last remaining Illinois Asian longhorned beetle quarantine area

The last Asian longhorned beetle quarantine area in Illinois has been deregulated. The entire story can be found at:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/content/2006/07/alb_deregulate_illinois.shtml

Africanized bee attack in Florida

A man was hospitalized after being stung by Africanized honeybees. You can find the story at:

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readarticle.asp?articleid=8049&z=3&p=

Ogden Forest Service Archives

We've added several hundred images from the Ogden Forest Service Arhives. These can be seen at the following link:

http://www.forestryimages.org/browse/autimages.cfm?aut=35059