The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) problem has accelerated at a strong rate across the Twin Cities since 2002. For this blog entry, we've compiled a few important topics in an easy and simple-to-understand fact sheet. The fact sheet covers some of the known and more unknown information around the EAB from our experience with the infestation:
How and why to be aware of the problem.
How to pick some of the tell-tale signs for spotting infestations.
Certifying some of the truths behind the EAB.
Emerald Ash Borer origins in North America:
Emerald Ash Borer was found for the first time in North America in 2002, Detroit, Michigan.
How it got to North America:
It arrived on solid wood packing materials from cargo ships.
Native environment:
The Beetle is native in Asia, specifically Northern China, Eastern Russia, Korea and Japan.
Total trees affected:
25 million trees have already been affected by the EAB.
Total estimated economic cost:
The beetle is estimated to have caused 10.7 billion dollars in economic cost thus far.
Beetle appearance:
Adult beetles are metallic green in color and are usually about 0.5 inches long.
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