Longhorn beetles introduced from non-European regions are extremely damaging pests as they attack healthy and vigorous deciduous trees and shrubs causing their death and can establish in the majority of EU Member States. Their spread poses a threat to the environment and causes damage predominantly in urban areas. The main pathway for the introduction of these pests is through imports of infested woody planting material and infested wood packaging material (pallets, wood crates etc.). The FVO undertook a series of audits in four Member States affected by outbreaks (Austria, France, Germany and Italy). Drawing from the results of these audits, the FVO has published an overview report which focusses on the situation and controls of four longhorn beetles, namely, Asian longhorn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), Citrus longhorn beetle (Anoplophora chinensis), Red neck longhorn beetle (Aromia bungii) and Round-headed apple tree borer (Saperda candida). The report shows that overall, in the four Member States there is an adequate system in place to keep longhorn beetles under control and that some of the oldest pest outbreak sites have been stabilised, with some outbreaks declared eradicated. The early detection of the infestation and immediate appropriate control measures are crucial for effective campaigns against the pests. The report identifies examples of good practice and includes a summary of the recommendations made to the Member States.