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Emerald Ash Borer Update Emerald Ash Borer(EAB) is a tree pest that attacks and eventually kills ash trees. EAB is a small green beetle that,as an adult,does sparingly eat the leaves of ash trees. But,the real damage to the tree,which ultimately ' results in the eventual death,is caused by feeding of the EAB larvae underneath the bark of ash trees.By the time damage is visible in the canopy of an ash tree,it is usually too late to try to save the tree. EAB is Native to Eastern Asia.It was identified in Detroit,Michigan and Windsor, Ontario in 2002.It has now been confirmed in a total of thirty(30) states,including Minnesota. EAB has been found in several counties on the eastern side of Minnesota and in August,2016,was con- firmed in Andover. EAB damage can be identified in several ways.Woodpecker damage is one of the best potential :_: early indicators of EAB. Woodpeckers feed on EAB larvae (which are under the bark),so increased woodpecker activity can be a sign that there may be EAB larvae (or other insect larvae feeding under- neath the bark).Vertical cracks may also appear on the surface of the tree.The tunneling of the very active EAB larvae can cause splits in the bark which will reveal their distinct S-shaped galleries be- neath the bark. Finally,look for small D-shaped exit holes on trees.The body of the adult EAB has a flat back and curved abdomen,leaving the distinct D-shaped exit hole in the bark when it chews its way out of the tree. The adult insect is pretty small,making these exit holes challenging to see on the rough bark of ash trees. The adult EAB flight season is considered to begin May 1 and last BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW through September 30. Within this time it is critical that ash wood not be transported to different locations to ensure that the spread of EAB is not accelerated.Like some other pests/diseases,EAB is easily spread by transporting ash firewood(from sUNWOOD DR NW infested trees). So,unless the fire- wood is Minne- a sota Department Access Closed a �-- za 143RD AVE Enter Here of Agriculture A (MDA) certified, do not transport w it across or within w Mmnesotas Access Closed ] boarders.If you detect or think you detect EAB,note the location,take a 41G digital photo,and contact Arrest the � 44.-to Pest at 888-545-6684 or by email at arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us. For more information on EAB, 10 contact the City Planner at 763-433- 9817 or by email at canderson@ cityoframsey.com or visit www. Spring Recycling Day Event Map - see Page 11 cityoframsey.com/EAB.