emerald ash borer
noun
: a metallic-green Asian beetle (Agrilus planipennis) accidentally introduced into the U.S. and having a destructive larva that bores into the wood of ash trees
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Emerald Ash Borer Already found in 36 states, emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a wood-boring flying Asian beetle which has killed tens of millions of ash trees.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Another focus has been on removing trees infected by emerald ash borer.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2024
The downy woodpecker eats the beetles that cause Dutch elm disease, as well as the emerald ash borer, which is wreaking havoc on our native ashes.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
For more information about the emerald ash borer, visit www.emeraldashborer.info.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
Another focus has been on removing trees infected by emerald ash borer.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2024
The downy woodpecker eats the beetles that cause Dutch elm disease, as well as the emerald ash borer, which is wreaking havoc on our native ashes.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
For more information about the emerald ash borer, visit www.emeraldashborer.info.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Emerald ash borer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald%20ash%20borer. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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