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Ash Borer Discovered In Wisconsin
Invasive Species Kills Ash Trees
UPDATED: 8:17 pm CDT August 4,
2008
MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin officials have confirmed the first appearance of the emerald ash borer.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportState wildlife and agriculture officials said forest health specialists discovered the creature while investigating a report of ash trees dying near Newburg in southeastern Wisconsin.The emerald ash borer is a metallic-green insect about a half-inch long. It burrows into ash trees' bark and lays eggs.The larvae chew their way through fluid-conducting vessels in the three, cutting off nutrients.State officials said they will ban movement of hardwood firewood, ash nursery stock, timber and anything else that could transport the insect out of the infested area.
VIDEO: Watch The ReportState wildlife and agriculture officials said forest health specialists discovered the creature while investigating a report of ash trees dying near Newburg in southeastern Wisconsin.The emerald ash borer is a metallic-green insect about a half-inch long. It burrows into ash trees' bark and lays eggs.The larvae chew their way through fluid-conducting vessels in the three, cutting off nutrients.State officials said they will ban movement of hardwood firewood, ash nursery stock, timber and anything else that could transport the insect out of the infested area.
Previous Stories:
- July 4, 2008: State Agency On Lookout For Devastating Tree Beetle
- May 20, 2008: Ribbons Remind Public To Watch For Emerald Ash Borer
- April 17, 2008: State Steps Up Efforts To Thwart Ash Borer Infestation
- January 2, 2008: State To Survey 44 Counties This Winter For Invasive Beetle
- December 27, 2007: Ag Officials Survey Counties For Ash Borer
- November 12, 2007: DNR Advises Hunters Not To Transport Firewood
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