Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN

Tree topping is never a good option

Tree topping involves indiscriminately cutting back a tree’s canopy with little to no regard for natural structure or proper ...
Iowa Public Radio

Emerald ash borer confirmed in all 99 counties. Here's how to protect your trees

An emerald ash borer larva chews through the cambium layer of an infested ash tree in Armstrong, located in Emmet County. A buildup of feeding tunnels cut off the vascular or “plumbing system" of a ...
InForum

Fargo aggressively fighting emerald ash borer infestation, forester says

The green pest was found in ash trees near City Hall. Fargo has spent 16 years educating the public, removing and treating ...
Oregonian

It’s been a year since invasive emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon. What tree owners need to know

In the year since the emerald ash borer was detected in Oregon, questions have been pouring in about what to do if an ash tree becomes infested and is killed by the invasive beetle. Currently, the ...
Purdue University

Should Ash Trees Still be Protected From Emerald Ash Borer?

Purdue Landscape Report: The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is still one of the most damaging insect pests ever to invade North American forests. Unlike most native boring insects, this ...
Quincy Herald-Whig

Tree topping never a good option

As spring approaches, many of us will reach for the pruners or contact a tree care company to have our shade trees pruned. Pruning can improve tree health, safety and longevity by removing dead, ...