Emerald Ash Borer

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  Emerald Ash Borer

  Emerald ash borer is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in summer 2002.

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  Howard Russell, M.S.

  Insect / Arthropod Diagnostician
  bugman@msu.edu
  517-353-9386
  

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  Deborah McCullough

  Professor, Forest Entomology
  mccullo6@msu.edu
  517-355-7445
  

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  Entomology undergrad joins state fight against emerald ash borer

  Published on November 15, 2019
  Working at the USDA Forestry Lab on emerald ash borer gave Minali Bhatt the chance to help fight against this invasive species while gaining insight into the life of a researcher.

• Boring insects are not boring, they’re serious pests

  Published on February 3, 2016
  Boring insects are serious pests that can severely endanger tree health and kill a tree. While many species of boring insects are native to Michigan, they rarely cause as much wide-scale damage as an exotic or non-native borers does.

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  Black walnut trees threatened by Thousand Cankers Disease

  Published on August 31, 2015
  New project from MSU seeks to protect the popular black walnut tree from dangerous disease.

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  Asian longhorned beetle: Not a Michigan resident yet

  Published on February 4, 2014
  Knowledge is our best weapon when it comes to monitoring Asian longhorned beetles.

• Ash pests prefer the color purple

  Published on August 11, 2006
  Studies so far have shown that the bright green insects are attracted to the purple color

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  Best way to store and care for firewood

  Published on February 13, 2015
  Treating and storing firewood well will keep you warm and happy.

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  Scientists in search of healthy native ash trees in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio counties

  Published on October 29, 2014
  Researchers looking for survivor trees in wooded areas and forests that were devastated by the emerald ash borer

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  Firewood as fuel

  Published on December 5, 2014
  Firewood is the oldest source of fuel for heating. For many, it remains the optimum choice for personal use. Well-seasoned wood can be an excellent financial and environmental choice.

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  New tip sheets on smart tree selections for communities and landowners

  Published on July 2, 2014
  New tip sheets from Michigan State University Extension provide suggestions to increase shade tree species diversity and diminish the impact of new invasive pests.

• Keep your eye on your trees

  Published on August 4, 2016
  Checking the trees in your yard for signs of insect damage could help prevent Michigan’s next invasive forest pest.

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  Moving pests around inadvertently is just too easy

  Published on February 5, 2016
  The unintentional movement of invasive pests such as gypsy moth and emerald ash borer was one of the major ways these insect pests were transferred around Michigan.

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  New Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Guide Now Available

  Published on July 16, 2009
  Homeowners, arborists and tree care specialists nationwide now have a comprehensive guide on emerald ash borer control.

• Nightmare results for appliers of volcano mulch

  Published on May 16, 2008
  In response to our volcano mulch challenge, Mark Oomkes of Oomkes Landscape Management sent us something even better.

• Pest management: Leave firewood at home this summer

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Because of the potential of spreading forest pests, MSU Extension forestry educators recommend not transporting firewood from home to campsites around the state.

• Project GREEEN announces $1.8 million in grants for plant agriculture research

  Published on May 28, 2012
  Project GREEEN, (Generating Research and Extension to meet Economic and Environmental Needs), the state's plant agriculture initiative, will fund 26 new projects this year and 36 continued projects.

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  Re-thinking northern hardwood management

  Published on November 17, 2014
  Northern hardwood forest types have traditionally been successfully managed using a single-tree selection silvicultural system. However, changes in ecological and social environments have generated the need for alternative management systems.

• Seeing the forest through the dead trees

  Published on March 24, 2016
  The spread and establishment of invasive forest species such as Emerlad ash borer can alter forest ecology and create far-reaching impacts that go beyond just dead trees.

• Woodpeckers on emerald ash borer ash trees

  Published on April 16, 2010
  In the woodpecker's quest for tasty emerald ash borer larvae, the birds peeled off the outer most layers of bark leaving splotches of lighter colored bark.