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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Denver has been preparing for the arrival of the emerald ash borer since 2016 through public education, replacing small ash trees on city land and rigorous treatment of historic ash trees on city property, officials said.
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
One familiar example is ash trees, which are prey to the emerald ash borer.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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.
—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
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Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 June 2025
One familiar example is ash trees, which are prey to the emerald ash borer.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Emerald ash borer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emerald%20ash%20borer. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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