The Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer was originally published in the BFEC Newsletter, Vol. 13/No. 3, Summer 2009.
First discovered in Michigan in 2002, this shiny, exotic, menace can now be found across the Midwest. Hailing originally from Asia, where it is not considered a pest, the emerald ash borer has wrecked havoc on countless ash trees in both the U.S. and Canada. The insects’ larva bore beneath the bark layer and can quickly destroy a tree’s essential water and nutrient transport systems. Infected trees are often characterized by canopy dieback above the site of infestation.
While Knox County hasn’t made the list yet, two of our neighboring counties have already been added to the emerald ash borer quarantine list. Watch future newsletters for updates. Call 1-888-OHIO-EAB to report an infestation.
For additional information visit: www.emeraldashborer.info