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Emerald Ash Borer

Paul Epp
Sep 1, 2020

Ashes to ashes. Invasive pest fells a shy beauty

In the early 2000s, the emerald ash borer was first discovered in Canada. It’s a foreign insect that kills ash trees, and it has spread quickly. But who is noticing?
Feb 1, 2019

Halifax on lookout for emerald ash borer

Natural Resources Canada (NRC) is asking Halifax residents to keep a lookout for woodpecker activity.
Jan 1, 2019

Emerald ash borer confirmed in Ontario

After five years of trapping and testing, government officials confirmed the presence of emerald ash borers in Owen Sound, Ont.
A female parasitic wasp.
Jun 15, 2017

Wasp feeds on EAB larvae

Wasps to be released across site sites in Ontario and Quebec.
Apr 1, 2017

Hamilton removes infested ash trees

Hamilton, Ont., municipal workers have begun removing dozens of infested ash trees from the city’s Confederation Park.
Oct 15, 2015

Research looks to fight EAB

Scientists are scrambling to find ways to stop the emerald ash borer from destroying more North American trees.
Apr 15, 2015

Study shows EAB also attacking white fringetrees

Researchers at Wright State University in Ohio reported that the emerald ash borer had attacked white fringetrees.
Tetrastichus planipennisi, a natural enemy of emerald ash borer, offers hope as a management tool.
Aug 15, 2014

Wasps released to combat EAB

Wasps have been released in limited areas in Huron County, southwestern Ontario, by Natural Resources Canada.
Nov 15, 2013

EAB found in Peterborough and Algoma

Sightings of emerald ash borer (EAB) confirmed at new locations in Ontario and Quebec on Oct. 21.
Nov 15, 2013

Markham has interactive maps for ash tree ID

Tool also allows residents to find out if emerald ash borer has attacked the tree.
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