The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), also known by the acronym EAB, is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia that feeds on ash species (Fraxinus spp.). Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years.

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive insect species that is responsible for the severe destruction of ash tree populations. It specifically targets trees in the genus Fraxinus, which includes green, white, black, and blue ash trees.

Mar 10, 2025 · The emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive wood-boring beetle from Asia, is responsible for the death and decline of tens of millions of ash trees in North America.

Threatening the survival of America's ash trees, emerald ash borers kill a tree within a few years of infestation. Find out how to stop them.

This factsheet addresses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the treatment of ash trees for emerald ash borer (EAB), and the removal and disposal of infested trees.

Apr 27, 2024 · Discover effective strategies on how to treat ash trees for emerald ash borers, from trunk injections to long-term maintenance measures. Learn how to safeguard tree health and prevent infestations for years to come with expert insights in this comprehensive guide.

Aug 5, 2022 · What is the emerald ash borer and why is it a problem? The EAB (Agrilus planipennis), which attacks all 16 species of ash trees in North America, has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees so far. The adult beetles consume foliage but do not cause much defoliation.

This blog will discuss the symptoms to distinguish between the Emerald ash beetle borer, the Ash/Lilac Clearwing moth borer (Podosesia syringae), the Banded Ash Clearwing moth borer (Podosesia aureocincta) and Ash Bark Beetle borers (Hylesinus species).

Jan 25, 2023 · Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive, introduced insect of North American ash trees. It has been the cause of widespread ash tree decline and mortality throughout northeastern North America.

1 day ago · Since 2002, emerald ash borers have killed anywhere from 80% to 99% of mature ash in Southeast Michigan and Northeast Ohio.