As foresters have warned since 2018, the inevitable arrival of the destructive emerald ash borer has been documented in Waterbury.

The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) attacks ash trees when in the larval stage. Surveys are conducted because of the presence of potential host material in Wyoming and potential introduction ...

Also here’s a map for more of the details. The MDA issues quarantines for all areas known to have EAB to reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect. Emerald Ash Borer was first ...

Emerald ash borer, or Agrilus planipennis, is an invasive insect native to Asia that arrived in Minnesota around 1990. As of 2023, EAB is found in 36 states, including Minnesota.