These Ash Trees are Threatened by the Emerald Ash Borer
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These Ash Trees are Threatened by the Emerald
Ash BorerThese small, green beetles feed under the bark of ash and can kill the tree in 2 to 3 years.
As the tree dies the beetles move to neighboring ash trees. Dead ash trees break apart easily, creating a public health hazard.
Emerald Ash Borer information and links can be found at http://nyis.info/eab
Contact your local EAB Task Force at: (000)000-0000
Photo credits: Edward Czerwinski, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Bugwood.org; David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org; Daniel Herms, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org; Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry Archive, Bugwood.org;
Jim Tresouthick, Village of Homewood, Bugwood.org; Mark Whitmore, Cornell University; and USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. Wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.
February, 1, 2012
“S” shaped tunnels under
the bark
Small, 3/4” metallic green beetles
Thin/dead branches
Trunk sprouts
Excessive woodpecker
activity
1/8” “D” shaped exit
holes
Bark splitting
Look for these signs:
Report Your Sighting!E-mail pictures of suspected signs and symptoms to your local Cornel Cooperative Extension office, http//www.cce.cornell.edu or Call the NYSDEC EAB Hotline at (866)640-0652