Native To: The vector of
the disease, the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus),
is native to Asia
Date of U.S. Introduction:
2002
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Means of Introduction: Unknown;
the redbay ambrosia beetle probably arrived on imported wood packing
materials
Impact: Fungal disease of
redbay (Persea borbonia) and other trees in the laurel family
(Lauraceae)
Current U.S. Distribution:
Southeastern U.S.
Management Plans: Microbes /
Laurel Wilt
Selected Internet Resources:
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