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Articles tagged EAB

  • Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer Infestation

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: EAB, Emerald Ash Borer, emerald ash borer in Illinois
    Emerald ash borer (EAB) infestations often go undetected until the trees begin to show symptoms. A tree may be infested for a year or more before symptoms first appear. The symptoms listed below may indicate the presence of emerald ash...

  • Emerald Ash Borer Background Information

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: Emerald Ash Borer, EAB, ash trees
     Invasive species Awareness "Where Have All the Ashes Gone?". Andrea Dierich, Forest Pest Outreach and Survey Project Coordinator at The Morton Arboretum talks about Emerald Ash Borer. (8:24 minutes)     A new brochure entitled...

  • Emerald Ash Borer — Additional News

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: insecticides, EAB, ash trees, Emerald Ash Borer
    Insecticidal ControlHomeowners and others have asked whether insecticides are useful in combating EAB. Experts have compiled a fact sheet to answer your questions. [PDF] Replacement Tree ListsMany property owners ask what kinds of replacement...

  • Latest EAB Information for Municipal Foresters

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: Emerald Ash Borer, EAB
    The Morton Arboretum suggests these steps for municipal foresters: Conduct a public education campaign by helping homeowners understand what an ash tree and EAB look like. View Host Trees list to understand more deeply what species...

  • EAB Educational Materials & Hubs

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: municipal foresters, pest, EAB, Emerald Ash Borer
     Pamphlets and other educational materials are available for municipal foresters or others who must educate the public about EAB. Below is a list of products, some in limited quantities, and a list of hubs. Note (very important): contact...

  • Emerald Ash Borer Identification

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: Emerald Ash Borer, beetles, EAB, larvae
    Emerald ash borer (EAB) adults are bright metallic green beetles that are approximately 1/2 inch long and 1/16 inch wide. They have flat backs and rounded abdomens. Larvae reach a length of approximately 1 inch and are creamy white, flattened, and...

  • Symptoms of Emerald Ash Borer Infestation

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: Emerald Ash Borer, EAB, larvae
    Usually EAB infestations go undetected until the trees begin to show symptoms of infestation. It may take at least one year before symptoms first appear. The symptoms below indicate the possible presence of emerald ash borer: Jagged holes...

  • EAB Advice to Homeowners

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: ash trees, EAB, Emerald Ash Borer
    The Morton Arboretum suggests these steps: Do not move firewood. Campers or vacationers who head to their summer homes should acquire firewood from the local area. Familiarize yourself with ash trees. Familiarize yourself with the...

  • Emerald Ash Borer

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: EAB, Emerald Ash Borer
    Emerald Ash Borer Information for the Homeowner and for Community Groups/Green Industry   Community Groups/Green Industry The Community Trees program at The Morton Arboretum has prepared a new guide for use by municipal leaders as well as...