The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has killed millions of ash trees across the country, and now it’s killing trees in Oregon. The metallic green beetle is expected to kill nearly all of the ash trees across the state — including native Oregon ash, which provides valuable streamside habitat. There’s no hope of stopping the invasion, but there are some ways to slow the spread of this pest.
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