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H. E. "Hank" Stelzer, Ph.D.
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Emerald Ash Borer Found in Wayne County, Mo.

The Emerald ash borer (EAB) is an exotic beetle from Asia that was accidentally introduced into North America prior to 2002. Its larvae feed on and kill ash trees.

It is present in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Ontario, Canada and as of July 25, 2008, in Missouri. Read more and learn what you can do about this threat to ash trees. >>

Emerald ash borer information last updated: August 18, 2008