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5/11/2017 Press Release - May 10, 2017 - Emerald Ash Borer - City of Hugo 1 <br />Back to Web Site <br />City of Hugo <br />Press Release - May 10, 2017 <br />Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Hugo, MN <br />The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has alerted the City of Hugo after emerald ash borer <br />(EAB) was found in an ash tree located inside the City limits. <br />The MDA was contacted by a Hugo resident after the tree was cut down and EAB larvae were observed. <br />Although less than 11% of the trees in the City of Hugo are ash, the City is asking residents to educate <br />themselves about EAB and help slow its spread. <br />'There are several things residents should look for when checking for emerald ash borer. <br />Be sure you've identified an ash tree. This is an important first step since EAB only feeds on ash <br />trees. Ash have opposite branching — meaning branches come off the trunk directly across from <br />each other. On older trees, the bark is in a tight, diamond-shaped pattern. Younger trees have a <br />relatively smooth bark. <br />2. Look for woodpecker damage. Woodpeckers like EAB larvae and woodpecker holes may indicate <br />the presence of EAB. <br />3. Check for bark cracks. EAB larvae tunneling under the bark can cause the bark to split open, <br />revealing the larval (S-shaped) tunnels underneath. <br />4. Contact a professional. Tree professionals that are licensed by the MDA are educated in the <br />proper identification and handling of ash trees. For a list of these contractors please <br />visit: http://www2.mda.state.mn.us/webapp/lis/default.is <br />Emerald ash borer larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that <br />moves nutrients up and down the trunk. The invasive insect was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009 and <br />is now found in 30 states. Minnesotans can also help stop the spread of EAB by burning firewood where <br />you buy it and not transporting it. Look for wood that is MDA certified as heat-treated to ensure it is pest - <br />free. <br />Please visit the City of Hugo's web page for additional information concerning EAB management and ash <br />tree disposal options. <br />hitp://www.ci.hugo.mn.usAndex.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=(9DDDB82A-E08B-4A8D-84C8-8AD72EBC558C)&D E=(43BE4FB3-E734-467A-B5D3-463F7E7C... 1/1 <br />