“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” - John Muir
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EAB: They Are Here, Maintain your Diligence By Rob Nesser, S&S Tree
How does one tiny bug make such a huge impact on our communities? How do such small larvae destroy the structural integrity of a tree? One is definitely tugging at the other…and winning. Minnesota ash tree populations are under an enormous threat: Emerald Ash Borer. This invasive pest has been menacing around the Mid-west since its Page 14
discovery in Michigan in 2002. It has decimated ash populations is states such as Michigan and Ohio. We’ve seen what they can do to communities, people, and businesses. Besides the financial impact of losing just one tree can cause, losing thousands, if not millions, is almost unthinkable.