Forest pest resources

Report an invasive species

Think you have spotted an invasive pest? Use the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline to report your find.

OFPD materials

Oregon Forest Pest Detector pest watch—Emerald ash borer (EAB)

This publication is for landscape workers and the public to help them protect Oregon trees and forests from this damaging pest. Includes insect identification, host plants, signs and symptoms and what to do if you suspect an insect you've seen is EAB.

Brandy Saffell, Amy Grotta | Mar 2026 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Other resources

Emerald ash borer resources

Learn how to identify ash trees and the emerald ash borer beetle. Find out how Oregonians are working to prevent the spread of this destructive insect.

Aug 2022 | Collection

Homeowner Guide to Managing Bronze Birch Borer: An Insect Killing Birches in the PNW

Learn about the life stages of the bronze birch borer and the damage it causes. Homeowners will learn to assess the damage, treat trees and prevent infestation.

Nicole Sanchez, Dan Leavell | Jul 2023 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)

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OSU Extension Service

Oregon Forest Pest Detector