A fascinating nonfiction photo essay about the tree-killing Asian long-horned beetle living in our very own backyards.

The Asian longhorned beetle came to America from China, living in wood turned into shipping material. At first the beetles invaded urban areas, where hardwood trees were in limited supply--but now there is bad news in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Ontario. Infestations have erupted in hardwood forests, and these beetles are very good at killing trees.

Clint McFarland's job? Stop the ALB at any cost. How do you balance the needs of residents, the environment, and an invasive species primed to wipe out entire forests? It takes the help of everyday people, bug scientists, and tree doctors to eradicate this invasive pest.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 07/24/2018
ISBN: 9781328895721
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.30d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 169508 / Beetle Busters: A Rogue Insect and the People Who Track It
Reading Level: 7.3 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 2