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  • 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...

  • Ash Tree Identification

    | Category: Insects & Diseases | Tags: leaves, ash trees, Ash leaves
    Every tree species has a unique combination of defining characteristics. Variations in leaf size, shape, and arrangement can assist in identification. Use the following images comparing ash to other trees in determining if your tree is an ash. Ash...

  • 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...