What Is Emerald Ash Borer?
The Emerald Ash Borer is an exotic metallic green beetle that attacks ash trees. It has already killed over 40 million ash trees since it was first discovered in Southeastern Michigan in the summer of 2002. Native to Asia, Emerald Ash Borer came to the United States on solid wood packing materials, and has now spread to 26 states, including Pennsylvania. It was discovered in Pennsylvania in June 2007. While the adult Emerald Ash Borer nibbles on ash foliage and causes little damage to ash trees, the larvae feed on the inner bark of the tree, disturbing the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients, and ultimately killing the tree.
Ash Trees on a city street before and after Emerald Ash Borer invasion.
Where Is It Now?
Get Your Ash Trees Checked
Resources
PennState Extension: Emerald Ash Borer Detected in Bucks County! Emerald ash borer (Agrilis planipennis) is a threat to all ash (Fraxinus) species in Pennsylvania.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer: Experts warn: Ash-killing emerald ash borer is at our doorstep Time, arborists say, is running out: The deadly emerald ash borer is coming to a tree near you.
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Four Signs Your Ash Tree May Be Affected by Emerald Ash Borer
Loss of leaves or thinning canopy
Presence of woodpeckers
D-shaped holes in bark
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