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Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis [Fairmaire])
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  • Emily A. Parent
  • Lori R. Spears, Utah State University
  • Ryan S. Davis
  • Ricardo Ramirez, Utah State University
Document Type
Factsheet
Publisher
Utah State University Extension
Publication Date
1-23-2023
Disciplines
Abstract

Emerald ash borer (Order: Coleoptera: Family Buprestidae) (EAB) is an invasive wood-boring insect that infects the true ash species (Fraxinus spp.). EAB is native to parts of China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and small areas of Russia and Mongolia. EAB was first discovered in North America in June 2002 near Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and is thought to have arrived to North America via infested wood packing material. EAB is generally established in an area for several years before it is detected and can spread over large areas through active flight and human-mediated dispersal.

Citation Information
Parent, E., Spears, L., Davis, R., & Ramirez, R. (2023). Emerald ash borer [Fact sheet]. Utah State University Extension.