Identifying and Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer Damage in Ash Trees
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) poses a significant threat to ash tree populations. This guide outlines key symptoms to watch for, including canopy thinning, epicormic sprouting, woodpecker feeding, and bark cracks. It distinguishes between damage caused by EAB and that by native ash borers, highlighting the signs of larval feeding tunnels and adult emergence holes. Understanding the life stages of EAB and recognizing these symptoms is crucial for early detection and effective management. Protect your trees with timely diagnosis and intervention.
Identifying and Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer Damage in Ash Trees
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Identifying Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
Identifying Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
General Symptoms Epicormic sprouting Canopy thinning Bark cracks Woodpecker feeding
Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
Native Ash Borers • Flatheaded borers (Chrysobothris, Dicerca) • Roundheaded borers (Neoclytus, Tylonotus) • Clearwing borers (Podesia) • Ash cambium miner (Phytobia) • Ash bark beetle (Hylesinus) • Ash twig borer (Agrilus subcinctus) • Carpenterworm (Prionoxystus robinae) William H. Hoffard, USDA Forest Service
Agrilus Damage is Found in Many Tree Types • Oak • Birch • Aspen • Honey locust • Walnut • Box elder • Many others
Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
Damage – Larval Feeding Tunnels Black ash
Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults
Diagnosing Emerald Ash Borer • General symptoms • Canopy thinning • Epicormic sprouting • Woodpecker feeding • Bark cracks • Native Ash Borers • Damage • Larval feeding tunnels • Adult emergence holes • Life stages • Larvae • Adults