What is the emerald ash borer?
Q: What is the emerald ash borer?
A: The emerald ash borer is a shiny green beetle native to Asia that destroys ash trees.
Q: How did the emerald ash borer make its way into the United States?
A: The emerald ash borer made its way into the United States by accident.
Q: How many ash trees has the emerald ash borer killed so far?
A: The emerald ash borer has killed at least 25 million ash trees so far.
Q: What is the average emerging season for the emerald ash borer?
A: The average emerging season for the emerald ash borer is early spring to late summer.
Q: How many eggs does a female emerald ash borer lay?
A: A female emerald ash borer lays around 75 eggs, but up to 300 from early May to mid-July.
Q: What efforts have been made to slow down the spread of the emerald ash borer?
A: Huge efforts have been made to slow down the spread of the emerald ash borer. Parasitoid wasps from Asia are being released, and a fungus which kills insects is being tried.
Q: How long is the emerald ash borer's life cycle estimated to be?
A: The emerald ash borer's life cycle is estimated to be one year in southern Michigan but may be up to two years in colder regions.
