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Emerald Ash Borer

Officials Warn Against Pruning Ash Trees

Minneapolis officials are warning homeowners against pruning their ash trees.

2013/05/03

3 New EAB Infestations Confirmed

Three new emerald ash borer infestations have been confirmed – one in Minneapolis, and two in St. Paul, says the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.

2013/02/01

Good Question: ‘Reply All’ Cold Weather Edition

Jason DeRusha replies to your cold weather questions.

2013/01/24

Crews Removing 200 Ash Trees From Ft. Snelling Golf Club

An infestation of Emerald Ash Borer looks to dramatically alter the look of Fort Snelling Golf Club. Crews with the city’s Park and Recreations Board were scheduled to begin removing about 200 ash trees from the golf course on Monday.

2013/01/14

New EAB Find In SE Minnesota

The emerald ash borer has found its way into La Crescent, Minn.

2013/01/02

Minn. Plots Next Steps In Fight To Stop Tree Pest

Minnesota is plotting its next steps in the fight to stop the spread of emerald ash borers.

2012/11/28

Researchers: Emerald Ash Borer Killing Wasp Is ‘Extremely Cold Tolerant’

At the University of Minnesota they’re studying small wasps to see if they’ll survive a Minnesota winter.

2012/11/27

Invasive Species Experts To Meet In La Crosse

Experts will be gathering in La Crosse this week to share the latest information on invasive species.

2012/10/29

Rachel Slavik (left) and Liz Erickson laugh over taking first and second for their artistic butter creation. (credit: CBS)

Coming Up Just Short In The Celebrity Butter Carving Contest

The winner of Thursday’s Celebrity Butter Carving Contest at the Minnesota State Fair? WCCO’s very own, Rachel Slavik of course. She effortlessly churned out a replica TV and WCCO 4 logo for the title.

2012/08/30

Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Found At Fort Snelling Course

The tree-killing pest – the emerald ash borer – has done serious damage to trees at a local golf course. A new case, the first in 2012, was discovered at Fort Snelling Golf Club near the airport in Hennepin County.

2012/08/15

Minn. To Test Dogs Against Emerald Ash Borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture hopes trained sniffer dogs can become a new line of defense against the invasive pests, which threaten ash trees across the state and across the country.

2012/05/08

Initial Results Of Ash Borer Study Encouraging

Minnesota agriculture officials are encouraged by the initial results of a new way to find emerald ash borers.

2012/04/19

Ash Pest Returns Early; Residents Told To Delay Pruning

In Minnesota, emerald ash borers usually strike the first of May, but not this year. They’re actually striking now. Our warm spring has brought the tree killing beetle earlier than usual.

2012/04/18