Emerald Ash Borer In Fort Collins
Non-native insect responsible for millions of ash tree deaths
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native insect that attacks ash trees, was first found in Colorado over five years ago. Since then, areas like Boulder and Lafayette have had confirmed cases; in May 2020, Fort Collins City Forestry confirmed cases in Fort Collins.
Notoriously difficult to identify except by professional arborists, symptoms to monitor include:
- Sparse leaves and/or branches in the upper part of your tree
- Vertical splits in your tree’s bark showing S-shaped galleries beneath
- Increased woodpecker activity
- Miniature leaves at tree tips late in the summer
Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
Eric R. Day, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Bugwood.org
David Cappaert, Bugwood.org
Links to More Information on Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash Borer Detected in North Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins, Forestry
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