All About the Emerald Ash Borer

Michigan State University has produced a very informative video about the history and control of the emerald ash borer beetle (Agrilus planipennis, or "EAB"). It features Dave Roberts, the biologist who first identified the EAB in Michigan back in 2002. The movie runs about 24 minutes and is divided into nine sections, including general information about the EAB, components of the federal eradication program, and a number of different case studies.

Massachusetts and other New England states remain on the lookout for EAB. While it has not been detected in our part of the USA, it is good to know that Michigan is documenting their experiences with this ash-destroying invasive species.