Help! Beetles are on the offence.

[Mitchhorne8]

Have a beetle infestation in the area. Killing out maples. Any suggestions on what I shouldn't do the battles these little Ba$#ards https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170530/302eba847dfcdce38649936daab84408.jpg

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[Bricklayer]

Doesn't look like an Asian longhorned beetle. I could be wrong though. I alwalys thought ALB's were a deep black colour with white spots and long antanees.

[bstewar]

I agree...not ALB. I would take one to your local extension services and see if they can ID the bugger. Is it boring any holes?

[mudr]

Looks like a type of cicada to me, though I'm not an entomologist.

[DrTimPerkins]

I suggest you serve them lightly roasted with a nice maple barbeque sauce?

[Sunday Rock Maple]

Beetles invasion, wasn't that on Ed Sullivan in 1964?

[Run Forest Run!]

Mitch, it looks to me like a Dicerca divaricata (Metallic Wood-Boring Beetle). It breeds in hardwood trees, including maples. I'd contact a local arborist to help with the infestation. The adults are emerging right now and will soon be laying eggs. It's best to stop the cycle ASAP. Best of luck.

[Mitchhorne8]

Mitch, it looks to me like a Dicerca divaricata (Metallic Wood-Boring Beetle). It breeds in hardwood trees, including maples. I'd contact a local arborist to help with the infestation. The adults are emerging right now and will soon be laying eggs. It's best to stop the cycle ASAP. Best of luck.
Thanks. I am looking for one in my area.

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