The Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry provides a concise overview of the insect theats to Pennsylvania Forests in Important Insects and Disease Pests of Pennsylvani's Forests. The article briefly distinguishes between native pests that generally don't pose serious threats and invasives that have the potential to eradicate entire species from PA forests. A list of the 17 most important insect threats are listed, and links are provided for additional information.

The Bureau of Forestry also provides Updates of Invasive Threats to Pennslvania Forest Health. Here you will find important information on the newest invasive threats including: emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, sudden oak death, and European wood wasp (Sirex noctillo).

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