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Name: Emerald Ash Borer also known as Agrilus Planipennis or the Tree Slayer
Characteristics: This insect is half of an inch long, skinny, and a metallic green. It is easier to see
what they do to their victims. When infected, the ash tree begins to thin from the top down and
lose their leaves. The Ash Borers leave D shaped holes in the trees as they try and enter and exit
the tree. Over winter, Ash Borers begin as larvae and begin pupitation in April and May. Adults
start to come around by summer time.
Crimes Committed: The Emerald Ash Borer is known for burrowing into ash trees and destroying
them. The trees begin to thin down and lose all their leaves until they eventually die. This
destroys a lot of forests and a lot of humans keep ash trees for recreational or decorative
purposes. The Ash Borer feeds on the trees but thankfully we have a predator that hunts them
down. Woodpeckers find Ash Borers to be easy prey.

Last Seen: The Emerald Ash Borer originated from

Asia and Eastern Russia and is believed to have
been brought over in a wood shipment.
Suspected Hideouts: The Emerald Ash Borer only
infects true ash trees. These trees are abundant in
states such as Michigan and Illinois.
Reward: Woodpeckers are the main natural effort
to stop the Emerald Ash Borer. Park Rangers are
inspected trees and if signs are found then the
rangers will move in and try and eliminate the pest.
Also, if anyone sees signs of an Emerald Ash Borer,
contact someone immediately before they spread any
farther.

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Bibliography:
o http://www.ncforestservice.gov/forest_health/p
df/FHN/FHN1203EAB.pdf
o http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
o http://news.uic.edu/emerald-ash-borer-may-have-met-its-match