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EAB Facts

"Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire), referred to as EAB, is a highly destructive invasive forest pest that has killed over 100 million ash trees in the eastern U.S since its first detection near Detroit, Michigan, in 2002. Several North American ash species (Fraxinus spp.) are at risk, including the native Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia) and non-native ash species widely planted as landscape trees. EAB was detected in Oregon on June 30, 2022, in Forest Grove." - Oregon Department of Forestry
On this episode of Conservation Spotlight, we are talking with Wyatt Williams, Invasive Species Specialist for the Oregon Department of Forestry. Wyatt will share with listeners about the role that ODF plays in conservation. He’ll also discuss Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), its potential effect on Oregon Ash habitat and what people can do to help to the spread of EAB.

ODF - Ubban Forestry 
​EAB Info Session

Oregon state university
​Oregon Forest Pest Detector
​online course & Field Guide

"The purpose of the Oregon Forest Pest Detector program is to improve the likelihood of Early Detection and Rapid Response to a possible future introduction of forest pests in Oregon. The Oregon Forest Pest Detector program will assist with EDRR by increasing the number of skilled individuals that can recognize the signs and symptoms of the target pests and report suspected infestations." - OSU Extension

Is it EAB?

There are several EAB look-alikes. The species most commonly confused with EAB is the golden buprestid, an native wood-boring insect that is an important part of the Douglas fir life cycle. The feeding larvae break down dead and dying trees, and adult beetles create entry points for important fungal species to further decompose and return carbon and nutrients to the soil. A golden buprestid is larger and wider than EAB and has conspicuous coppery wing margins. When in doubt, collect a specimen to have it positively identified by a specialist. ODA has put together a handy look-alikes document to help with identification.

ODA & ODF Readiness and Response plan

Strategies to cope with the introduction and spread of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) must be identified and implemented prior to introduction and establishment to best protect Oregon resources. Thus, in preparation for the introduction of EAB, The Oregon Emerald Ash Borer Readiness & Response Plan (plan) was created by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) to outline important steps, highlight tools and resources already available, and guide the state’s approach to handling an EAB infestation at all stages.

I have EAB evidence. Now what?

Photograph the insect, note its location, and submit your report to the Oregon Online Invasive Species Hotline. Experts will then evaluate the image and positively identify the species. Browsing existing reports is a great way to familiarize yourself with identified look-alikes.​​

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