Emerald Ash Borer: Beautiful but Deadly
According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation, the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a wood-boring beetle from Asia that feeds on all native ash trees (Fraxinus sp.) in New York State. Ash trees make up 8% of the state’s trees, and the impact of this pest could be devastating to the economy and ecology of the state.
For information on identifying, managing, and reporting emerald ash borer, visit the DEC’s website:
