Emerald Ash Borer Found in Cedar County, Iowa
Photo by Mo Kaiwen; Flickr Officials have identified emerald ash borer (EAB) larvae in multiple trees in Cedar County, Iowa. The invasive beetle has been implicated in widespread death of ash trees in the Northeastern U.S. In recent years, EAB infestations have been identified in Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota, and Colorado. This is the 4 th confirmed EAB infestation in Iowa. Officials are considering restricting the movement of hardwood firewood, ash logs and wood chips. “Preventive measures �...
Source: iowaenvironmentalfocus.org