Protect Ash Trees Against The Emerald Ash Borer
What is the Emerald Ash Borer?
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The adult beetles nibble on the foliage of the ash tree but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients.
The consequences of ignoring the problem
The EAB has killed tens of millions of ash trees in 26 U.S. states and in Canada. It has caused regulatory agencies and the USDA to enforce quarantines and fines to prevent potentially infested trees, logs or hardwood from spreading further.
The EAB has most recently been detected as close to Texarkana and is threatening to invade the DFW Metroplex and surrounding areas if it has not done so already.