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Ash Trees in Danger of Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
Ash Trees in Danger of Emerald Ash Borer Infestation
Photo Credit: David Cappaert
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been discovered in St. Charles County and is the first known EAB infestation in the St. Louis region. Now that the insect is in our area, homeowners, businesses and entire communities will need to weigh the costs versus the benefits of protecting trees in the St. Louis area. To help St. Louisans learn more about EAB and what options are available for addressing an infestation, a representative from the Missouri Department of Conservation will lead an “Insects and Disease” workshop at the St. Louis Urban Gardening Symposium on Saturday, June 21. To attend this workshop, and other symposium workshops, register online at www.tinyurl.com/gardenurban.
EAB is a highly destructive invasive beetle that attacks ash trees and if left unchecked is fatal for native and ornamental ash trees. Since 2008, EAB has been found in 11 Missouri counties and is a significant threat to rural and urban trees with the potential to remove ash trees from North American forests and urban landscapes.
To read the University of Missouri Extension’s full press release about EAB, visit http://extension.missouri.edu/news/DisplayStory.aspx?N=2236.
Other Resources:
http://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/resources/2010/05/6100_3962.pdf
http://extension.missouri.edu/treepests/emeraldashborer.aspx