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Protecting Your Tree from the Emerald Ash Borer

Posted on July 12, 2012 by admin

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ash trees, emerald ash borer, entomology, insects, invasive species

Latest News:

(December 2012) A new UW-Extension factsheet is now available:
"Is My Ash Tree Worth Treating for Emerald Ash Borer?"

(December 2012) An updated factsheet for homeowners is now available: "Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Treatments"

(July 2012) A homeowner root drench treatment video demonstration is available by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

Video seminars on the biology and management of EAB, the decision making process for urban foresters, and quarantine regulations are available on the News and Resources Page .

If you Suspect EAB:

Send an insect specimen or digital images of insects or of signs/symptoms to Phil Pellitteri at the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab.

Digital images can be sent to Phil via email at pellitte@entomology.wisc.edu.

Physical specimens can be sent to the lab at 1630 Linden Drive, Madison, WI, 53706.

Additional EAB questions can be directed to the webmaster (PJ Liesch) at pliesch@wisc.edu

You can also call the toll free Wisconsin EAB Hotline if you suspect that your trees are infested with the emerald ash borer: 1-800-462-2803.