Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer was first found in the state of Minnesota in 2009. Native ash trees have no known resistance to this insect. It is currently found in two areas of the state: southeastern Houston County, and the cities of St. Paul/Minneapolis. Our lab is working with the various state and federal agencies to implement biological control of this insect as another management tool to reduce or slow ash mortality.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

Help! I have emerald ash borer! Or I think I do...

• If you are a homeowner and you think you might have emerald ash borer, visit this helpful one-page checklist.

Insecticide treatments

• Homeowner's guide to insecticide selection, use, and environmental protection.

General online resources

• Multinational North American information site
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• University of Minnesota Extension
• University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension: My Minnesota Woods
• USDA Animal and Plant Health and Inspection Service
• City of St. Paul
• Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

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