Publication and Resources
EAB Preparedness / Response Plans
The elements of an EAB Preparedness Plan is designed to help develop a framework for a community's plan. These elements are offered as suggestions. Any plan should be specific to a community's needs and circumstances, while being flexible and including realistic tasks, goals, timelines and budgets.
General
Purdue University Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to:
- Compare the annual and cumulative costs over a 25 year period for ANY management strategy that includes a mixture of tree removal, replacement, and insecticide treatment.
- Compare size of the forest remaining over a 25 year period for ANY management strategy that includes a mixture of tree removal, replacement, and insecticide treatment.
- Generate printed reports of projected costs of up to 3 management strategies at a time.
i-Tree - Tools for Assessing and Managing Community Forests
i-Tree is a state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed software suite from the USDA Forest Service that provides urban forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools. The i-Tree Tools help communities of all sizes to strengthen their urban forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying the structure of community trees and the environmental services that trees provide.
States
Iowa
- Statewide Readiness Plan
- City of Cedar Rapids EAB Management Plan (2015)
- City of Des Moines
Missouri
Oregon
Oregon Department of Agriculture, the Oregon Department of Forestry, the Cities of Portland and Corvallis, Oregon State University, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture collaborative readiness and response plan oregoninvasivespeciescouncil.org/eab
Wisconsin
Educational Information
Biosurveillance
Cerceris fumipennis
2009 - A Biosurveillance Tool for Emerald Ash Borer. Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Control of Emerald Ash Borer
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects of EAB Insecticides
February 2011 - Research and Extension Specialists from Michigan State University, the Ohio State University OARDC and Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension have put together a comprehensive publication that addresses questions and concerns regarding insecticide use to control emerald ash borer.
Coalition for Urban Ash Tree Conservation - EAB Management Statement
Canadian Letter of Support
Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer
April 2019 - The most current, up-to-date information and research on if, when, and how to treat ash trees is available in this bulletin.
Educational Resources for K-12
EAB and its effect on the Great Lakes -- Native American Perspective
Ash trees, indigenous communities and the emerald ash borer
November 2009 - Nick Reo - a general summary to describe the relationships between the indigenous communities and the natural resources of the Great Lakes region.
EAB Invasion of North America
Identification — EAB and Ash Trees
Emerald Ash Borer Identification Guide
November 2008 – This guide has numerous photos of EAB, and other insects that look like EAB. It is a great companion piece to the other EAB identification tools you will find on this website.
Emerald Ash Borer Impacts on American Indian Communities
Emerald ash borer (EAB) infestation is a major concern for American Indian people. Many American Indian cultures and traditions rely on ash trees for the wood needed for making baskets, lacrosse sticks, pipe stems, flutes, and medicinal remedies. The ash tree is a central figure in some traditional and religious stories told by several American Indian tribes.
Ash Tree Identification Bulletin
2005 - Kimberly Rebek and Mary Wilson - criteria to properly identify ash trees.
Signs and Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer
Updated December 2005 - Photos showing signs of emerald ash borer. Pros and cons of insecticide treatment options.
Native Borers and Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes
February 2005 - Photos of insects that look like emerald ash borer
Do Not be Fooled by Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes!
Distinguish between these beetles that could be confused with emerald ash borer.
Unwanted: Emerald Ash Borer
Poster showing the life cycle of eab, healthy and damaged ash trees, s-shaped galleries, etc.
Management of EAB and Ash Trees
Managing Emerald Ash Borer: Decision Guide (Colorado)
2016 - A step-by-step guide to help you manage your ash trees.
Ash Management Guidelines for Private Forest Landowners
University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Chosen for a 2012 Notable Documents Award from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) for public policy, recognizing the publication as innovative in providing substantive information on contemporary issues of interest.
The National Plant Germplasm Ash Conservation Project Website
The National Plant Germplasm Ash Conservation Project Website
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Potential Side Effects of EAB Insecticides
February 2011 - Research and Extension Specialists from Michigan State University, the Ohio State University OARDC and Extension, and University of Minnesota Extension have put together a comprehensive publication that addresses questions and concerns regarding insecticide use to control emerald ash borer.
Management Options for Minimizing EAB Impact in Ohio Woodlands
January 2010 - This Ohio State University Extension publication presents alternative management strategies to minimize the impact of EAB on woodlands and existing or planned forest plantings, and identifies the consequences of adopting those strategies.
USDA EAB Program Manual
These New Pest Response Guidelines contain information to guide a management program for the emerald ash borer (EAB) beetle, Agrilus planipennis (Fairmaire), (Coleoptera: Buprestidae).
Emerald Ash Borer and your Woodland
September 2007 - Dealing with EAB as a woodland owner in Michigan & surrounding states.
Online Courses
Emerald Ash Borer Monitoring and Management Online Course
Emerald Ash Borer Online Education Course The course comprises of six training modules and is hosted on the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN) Training Site. The course was developed by the Virginia Tech Department of Horticulture.
EAB Timelines
Watch the spread of EAB in North America in our new timelines. Get a general sense of how EAB spread by state or take a more in depth look with our interactive map showing infestations by county.
Photo Database
The University of Georgia, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health emerald ash borer images (aka the Bugwood Network).
Media Contacts
Information
Robin Usborne
Communications Manager
Department of Entomology
288 Farm Lane, Rm. 243 Natural Science
East Lansing, MI 48824
P: (517) 884-7051
E: robinu1@msu.edu
Expertise: EAB Communications & outreach for MSU
Rhonda Santos
United States Department of Agriculture
Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
151 West Boylston Drive
Worcester, MA 01606
P: (508) 832-8044
E: Rhonda.J.Santos@aphis.usda.gov
Research
Dr. Deb McCullough
Michigan State University
P: (517) 355-7445
E: mccullo6@msu.edu
Expertise: Ecology of exotic forest insects, EAB eradication strategy, EAB biology, control options, dispersal, damage & impacts
Dr. Therese Poland
Michigan State University campus
P: (517) 884-8062
E: tpoland@fs.fed.us
Expertise: Research on lures & traps for EAB adults, insecticides, EAB biology and dispersal
Dr. Juli Gould, Entomologist
P: (508) 563-0923
E: Juli.R.Gould@usda.gov
Expertise: Biocontrol of EAB using insect natural enemies
Dr. Cliff Sadof
Purdue University
E: csadof@purdue.edu
Expertise: integrated pest management of ornamental landscape and production systems, reduction of invasive species (including EAB ) introductions on imported nursery and floriculture crops.