Emerald Ash Borer University
Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. This pest has devastated millions of ash trees in more than two dozen states and in Canada.
You can head back to school to learn the latest about what is being done to address emerald ash borer and other invasive species in North America with EAB Unviversity. Driven by regular webinars and featuring university researchers, foresters, and others, the live sessions and replays are available online and include cover topics such as characteristics of the trees used to replace affected ash trees, developing a municipal strategy for addressing EAB and much more.