Symptoms of EAB on Ash Trees
If you suspect that EAB is in your ash trees, look for combinations of the following symptoms:
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Dieback of leaves that begins in the upper third of the tree and progresses downward over time.
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Vertical splits in the tree's bark.
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D-shaped exit holes that are only 1/8 inch wide found in the tree’s bark on the limbs and trunk, the result of the emergence of newly formed adults. |
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S-shaped channels found under the tree’s bark caused by larval feeding.
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Heavy woodpecker activity that is especially noticeable during winter months
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Water sprouts (epicormic shoots) that appear at the tree's trunk.
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Worm-like larvae (immatures) found under the tree’s bark that can grow up to 1-inch long. |
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