The eradication of Asian longhorned beetle at Paddock Wood, UK

Abstract In March 2012, an outbreak of Anoplophora glabripennis was detected at Paddock Wood, Kent, UK. The epicentre the adjacent to a site that company had used for storing imported stone in wood packaging. An eradication campaign initiated involving agencies responsible plant health and forestry England Wales. area initially surveyed by visual inspection standing trees from ground 24 infested were detected. This method more effective detecting with A. exit holes than early stage infestation. A further 42 when host within 100 m them felled material inspected. most important tree species Acer pseudoplatanus (43 66 trees). Tree climbers inspected between 300 three times. They found damage caused native pests it not been possible detect but no glabripennis. Other surveillance techniques regular favoured over wide planting core area. Pheromone trapping use detection dog teams trialled during . Public meetings, leaflet drops, press releases, television features school visits all communicate local residents other stakeholders. No after initial removal 2012 declared seven years 2019. likely have present 10 or 11 years, population development is limited sub-optimal climatic conditions, especially UK’s relatively cool summers.