Currently, the emerald ash borer has been found in trees only in Washington County, where a quarantine prohibits moving ash (Fraxinus) or fringe tree (Chionanthus) wood in or out of the area.
Kym Pokorny |
Jul 28, 2023 |
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Credit: Oregon Department of Agriculture (Cropped from original)
There are many bright metallic-green insects, but the emerald ash borer beetle is only a half-inch long and strictly associated with ash trees. Use the chart to help determine if EAB is present on your property.
Jul 2022 |
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Credit: David Cappaert, Michigan State University, Bugwood.org, CC BY-NC 3.0 (Cropped from original)
The Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of Agriculture outline important steps, highlight tools and resources already available, and guide the state’s approach to handling an emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation at all stages.