Emerald Ash Borer

These pesky insects appear to creeping our way. The EAP lays eggs on the ash bark. It is this larvae that bores into the tree. EAB's effects on Ash trees is devestating. Much of our local landscape includes Ash tree, which is why there is so much interest and concern.

Emerald Ash Borer and PennyEmerald Ash Borer

 

  

The Plan - City of Red Wing

This pesky insects appears to creeping our way. It lays eggs on the ash bark. It is this larvae that bores into the tree. EAB's effects on Ash trees is devastating. Much of our local landscape includes Ash tree, which is why there is so much interest and concern.

  • EAB had not been found in Red Wing. Red Wing has an EAB preparedness and response plan in place.
  • City tree inspectors are monitoring ash trees in the business district and in residential neighborhoods.
  • The City will begin removing ash trees in the winter of 2011 and replacing them with other kinds of trees in the spring of 2011.
  • Citizens concerned about an ash tree should look for information online at www.mda.state.mn.us, click on "Do I have EAB?"
  • If an ash tree is found that shows the symptoms of EAB, contact Red Wing Public Works at 385-3674, or call the Arrest the Pest Hotline at 1-888-545-6684

What can you do?

  • Protect your favorite specimen Ash tree with a systemic insecticde that we carry at Sargent's. It will not be cost effective to save ALL Ash trees, but a few select trees may be worth it.
  • Avoid cutting down an unhealthy ash tree May-August unless the wood will be chipped up at the site.
  • Learn to recognize and watch for symptoms of EAB. Learn more at www.extension.umn.edu/issues/eab

Where did EAB come from?


This insect came from eastern Russia, northern China, Japan, and Korea. We don't know for sure, but it most likely arrived in ash wood used for stabilizing cargo in ships or crating.

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