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August 2008

Mon, 08/04/2008
Emerald Ash Borer, from Missourians
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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A recent article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer titled "Ash trees facing threat from beetles" proved quite prescient.

The July 31st, 2008 article in the Edwardsville Intelligencer titled "Ash trees facing threat from beetles" proved quite prescient. In it, I reported that the emerald ash borers aren’t here (Missouri) yet.

Tue, 08/05/2008
Emerald ash borer in Wisconsin
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Emerald ash borer is on tour in the Midwest this year, it would seem.

Wisconsin needs more badgers, less borers!

This week started off poorly in the world of invasive insects. It seems that the emerald ash borer has found its way to most corners of the Midwest, with Wisconsin as its latest stop. The evil EAB was found in a woodlot in Ozaukee County. With an infestation like this, it is hard to say right off the bat if it was from firewood, packing material, nursery stock, or something else. Regardless, it isn't a good situation.

From the WKOW story;

Thu, 08/07/2008
Asian longhorned beetle in Massachusetts
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The Asian longhorned beetle, one of the most potentially dangeous tree pests that we know of, has been found in Massachusetts.

When I think about Massachusetts, I think of gorgeous fall colors, maple syrup, and  friendly tree-lined city streets.

Tue, 08/12/2008
Chicago hit again by ALB
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The trees of Chicago are having a tough year.

A single Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) was found in a parking lot in Chicago.

This doesn't bode well. Chicago just completed an eradication program for
ALB, and also just found an infestation of Emerald ash borer. So how did this bug end up in the parking lot?

Thu, 08/21/2008
Florida made a good video
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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A new educational video from Florida isn't funny, but it sure is good quality.

The good people at the Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey Program (CAPS) in the Florida Department of Agriculture have made a great new educational video.

Thu, 08/28/2008
New Pest found in California
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The gold-spotted oak borer, a new pest to California that can be transported in firewood, has been discovered on the California-Mexico border.

Fri, 08/29/2008
EAB in Washington DC area
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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A recent article in the Washington Post detailed the losses that we can expect from the emerald ash borer; historical, invaluable trees that are part of our national heritage.

The emerald ash borer might be a tiny insect, but it has huge impacts. In this recent article from the Washington Post, the potential for historically significant areas to lose valuable and ancient ash trees is discussed.