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Emerald Ash Borer is Wreaking Havoc on Ash Trees It's hard to miss the impacts Emerald Ash depending on the product. Borer(EAB)is having on ash trees,not only in Starting treatments before EAB gets in an ash Ramsey but across the entire metropolitan area. — tree is always best.However,treatments can still This invasive and destructive insect attacks all - be effective if started during the early stages of three ash species native to Minnesota,including infestation.As a general rule of thumb,if there green,white and black ash. is less than 25-30 percent dieback in the canopy, Signs of EAB include woodpecker activity ,� it could still be a viable candidate for treatment. (you can oftentimes see`blond'patches on the The Minnesota Department of Agriculture trunk and/or branches as woodpeckers feed on t " < has some excellent homeowner resources the larvae underneath the bark.Woodpecker regarding treatments,which can be found at activity can be so aggressive sometimes that it www.mda.state.mn.us/eab-info-homeowners. looks like someone haphazardly spread wood If you have an ash trees) that you want to chips around the tree),epicormic sprouts coming protect from EAB,you should immediately directly off the trunk and, of course,thinning begin treatment.If homeowners do the and dieback of the canopy.Unfortunately,by the treatment themselves,they must follow all time signs of EAB become evident,the insects label directions and pay close attention to the have likely been in the tree for one to two years. recommended timing of application(s). There are treatment options available for EAB, If you have questions or concerns about your most commonly in the form of a`soil drench'or trunk ash tree,please contact Senior Planner Chris Anderson at injections.It is important to understand that treatments cnderson@cityoframseycom or 763-433-9817. will need to be repeated annually or every other year, NEW Street Improvements Location Map j Typically,the City of Ramsey follow can sometimes be challenging. reconstructs three to seven miles of A 2024 City Improvements =- streets and overlays two to six miles Projects Map has been added to the - - of them annually.These projects are Engineering Department webpage at ' named by the subdivision or,in the www.cityoframsey.com/198 to make case oflarger collector streets,by it easier to find this year's information. project-specific webpage to read the street name.The City's Engineering When a street set for improvement latest information. Department maintains webpages is clicked on in the map and If you have questions about a for these individual projects,which highlighted,the project name box specific road project,please contact provide background information and appears at the top of the left column. Assistant City Engineer Joe Feriancek essential construction updates.But, By selecting`More Information'under at jeriancek@cityoframseycom or knowing which project webpage to the name,you will be directed to the 763-433-9893. Medicare Help? Contact your Local Trance parent Independent Agent Dan Pfeifer At 763.310.7627 T TI 0c,N H ND pfeiferinsurancesolutions@gmail.com o 0 6,2.4�0.240, Pfeifer — Dan Pfeifer ' transparentmn.com ❑• , troy@transparentmn.com Insurance Solutions CMS Disclaimer-We do not offer every plan available in your area.Any information 7we COMMUNICATION. DONE • or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all ofyour options.