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The primary strategy for Asian Longhorned Beetle is to locate the infested trees, and within two years of an infestation there are three eights inch holes all over the trees. The U.S. Forest Service smokejumpers will climb to inspect trees and determine if they infested or not. They possess the climbing skills that are needed and we just train the jumpers to find Asian Longhorned Beetle damage. It's a great experience; it's a chance to see a new part of the country and it's an opportunity for us to refine our skills to adapt to a new situation and rapid team building. The best thing about it is probably the team. Being meticulous and efficient at the same time. Have a positive attitude and be able to maintain that in the face of rapid change. Change is the only constant in our job and having a good attitude and being able to flow with everything really helps.