August is Tree Check Month! Everyone is encouraged to take 10 minutes to check their trees for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle. To help you learn about the beetle, or to provide materials for your outreach needs, we've rounded up all the best free resources that we could find!
Infographics and Handouts:
- Asian longhorned beetle Tree Check Infographic by USDA APHIS
- Asian longhorned beetle Fact Sheet by USDA APHIS
- Asian longhorned beetle Field Guide by Plant Heroes
Fun Outreach Items for Kids:
- Asian longhorned beetle printable mask, line drawn for coloring by Don't Move Firewood
- Asian longhorned beetle printable mask, colored in by Don't Move Firewood
- Asian longhorned beetle Activity Book by Plant Heroes
- Don't Move Firewood coloring sheet featuring Asian longhorned beetle image by Don't Move Firewood
Social Media Tips:
- Tag your posts with #TreeCheck2016 to allow your partners to track your successes!
- Look on twitter.com/hungrypests or facebook.com/hungrypests for good ideas
- Check twitter.com/StopALB or facebook.com/asianlonghornbeetle for official information
- Share and retweet current content on twitter.com/dntmovefirewood or facebook.com/dontmovefirewood for firewood related posts
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Educational Videos:
- Asian longhorned beetle YouTube Channel by USDA APHIS
- Asian longhorned beetle fast paced video guide by The Nature Conservancy
- Lurking in the Trees by The Nature Conservancy
Blogs and News Releases:
- USDA Calls for Residents to Check Trees in August, Help Find and Eradicate the Asian Longhorned Beetle press release by USDA APHIS
- Do Your Part for Trees this August blog by The Nature Conservancy
General Information:
- Asian longhorned beetle site Press Room by USDA APHIS
- Asian longhorned beetle site Tree Check Month page by USDA APHIS
- Hungry Pests Asian longhorned beetle page by USDA APHIS