Emerald Ash Borer Review and Update

May 19, 2009 - 08:30 AM

Length: 1:00:00

Dr. Jeff Hahn, Professor, UMN Dept of Entomology and Extension

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This seminar will discuss the current status of emerald ash borer (EAB) as well as early detection efforts. This invasive species is established in 10 U.S. states, including Wisconsin and Illinois, as well as two Canadian provinces. Although it has yet to be found in Minnesota, it is just a matter of time before EAB is discovered here. It has killed 10's of millions of ash trees since it was discovered in 2002. With Minnesota's forests containing about 870 million ash trees, we stand to lose a lot. We will help you identify this insect as well as distinguish it from native ash borers and potential look-a-likes. We will also look at the symptoms of ash trees infested with EAB. Finally this talk will tell what you can do to help if you think you have an EAB or know of ash trees you believe could be infested with EAB.

SAF CFEs: 1 Category 1-CF
Cost: $15 ($10 SFEC).
Registration: Register online