Continue a multi-year field study to determine the effectiveness of pairing insecticide trunk injections with biological control releases to protect mature ASH trees from emerald ASH borer at six…

Continue a multi-year field study to determine the effectiveness of pairing insecticide trunk injections with biological control releases to protect mature ASH trees from emerald ASH borer at six sites in upstate new york. This will improve PPQ's ability to manage emerald ASH borer populations in natural forest settings. Activities to be performed: the recipient will conduct fieldwork including deploying insect traps, collecting and sorting samples, performing ASH health assessments, and sending specimens to USDA for final identification. Deliverables and expected outcomes: deliverables include 2026 data on emerald ASH borer population densities, parasitoid recoveries, and ASH health at six forest sites. The expected outcome is the development of IPM methods that can be utilized in natural forest settings to protect ASH trees against emerald ASH borer. Intended beneficiary(IES): stakeholders who stand to benefit include individuals, forest managers, tribal entities, industries, and all others who are I nterested in preserving ASH trees in north america. PPQ is the intended beneficiary of the method development described herein, as IT will improve PPQ's ability to respond to emerald ASH borer invasions.