SUN JOURNAL • August 7, 2020
During August, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the US Department of Agriculture are asking the public to take a couple of minutes to check trees in their communities and forests for invasive insects. August is the peak time of year to see adult wood-boring insects, and the activity of other invasive pests is also visible. State officials urge the public to be especially aware of four invasive species during their tree checks: Asian longhorn beetle, Emerald ash borer, Oak wilt disease and Spotted lanternfly.