United States. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Description
Emerald ash borer attacks and kills all true native North American ash trees, including green, white, black and blue ash, and their cultivars. This pest kills stressed and healthy trees and is so aggressive that ash trees may die within two years after they become infested. Provides information on what the Colorado State Forest Service is doing to contain the problem, what the citizen can do to protect ash trees, and provides other resources.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
Strategies to cope with the introduction and spread of invasive species need to be identified and implemented prior to introduction and establishment to best alleviate negative consequences. Invasive forest pests such as Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Gypsy moth, and Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) are most likely to be introduced into Colorado via firewood, logs, or nursery stock. Existing diseases and pests such as Thousand Canker Disease and Mountain Pine...
