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Emerald Ash Borer Emerald Ash Borer Alert. Emerald ash borer (EAB) was recently discovered and confirmed in St. Paul, marking the first infestation in Minnesota. EAB attacks all species of ash trees and causes tree death in two to three years. Currently, there is no known cure or widespread prevention for this destructive insect. A high-valued landscape tree could be protected by an annual insecticide treatment, which may be cost prohibitive in most cases or on a large scale. The impact of EAB on Minnesota's ash trees has been estimated by many tree experts to surpass that of Dutch elm disease. Emerald ash borer is a destructive insect pest that has killed millions of ash trees in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada, and has now been identified in the Metro area of Minnesota. For more information on this insect >>> You can direct any emerald ash borer questions to the City's Natural Resources Division at 952-953-2460. Learn about Insecticide Treatment Options >>> View a Presentation on the Borer >>> Link to MN Dept. of Ag Page >>> Content updated on: 02-Mar-2010
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