The very destructive Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), or EAB for short, is an invasive, metallic green beetle native to Asia which until May of 2018 had not been found in Maine.  It was confirmed in Madawaska, ME, however, on May 22nd, 2018 by a joint DACF – U.S. Forest Service (USFS) team.  As of 2019,