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Forest Pests & Diseases of NB

What is an invasive species?

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"Alien species are those that have become established outside their historical, natural range. Often these species are introduced by people, or they spread on their own. Most alien species cause little harm, or may be beneficial. When they cause harm to our environment, the economy, or to society, they are called invasive alien species, often shortened to invasive species." - NRCan, Adapting to climate change: The story of invasive insects in Canada’s forests

Some invasive species found in New Brunswick:
EMERALD ASH BORER

Agrilus planipennis

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photo credit: inspection.canada.ca

HEMLOCK WOOLLY ADELGID

Adelges tsugae

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photo credit: Chris Evans, Illinois Wildlife Action Plan

BALSAM WOOLLY ADELGID

Adelges piceae

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photo credit: Jean-Paul Laplante

SPRUCE BUDWORM

Choristoneura fumiferana

SPONGY MOTH AKA LDD

Lymantria dispar dispar

formerly known as European Gypsy Moth

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