Adults emerge via D-shaped exit holes. Signs of EAB infestation. D-shaped exit holes and woodpecker damage. S-shaped gal
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Fact Sheet
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eab emeraldashborer
iskillingashtrees Emerald Ash Borer is a metallic green beetle that kills all species of Ash trees native to North America. The City adopted an Active Management Plan in 2012 and has been working to manage the City’s ash tree population ever since.
Important facts ▪︎ EAB only infests Ash trees and is present in all City wards. ▪︎ The City maintains ash trees on streets and in parks. ▪︎ Property owners are responsible for trees on private property. ▪︎ Dead or dying trees should be removed to prevent hazards.
Learn more about EAB and what you can do at mississauga.ca/eab
Call 3-1-1 or 905-615-4311 if outside city limits
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Signs of EAB infestation 1
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D-shaped exit holes and woodpecker damage
S-shaped galleries under bark
EAB life cycle
Crown dieback and epicormic shoots
May – August 4
Eggs hatch and larvae migrate into the tree.
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Adults emerge via D-shaped exit holes. May – June
Learn more about EAB and what you can do at mississauga.ca/eab
Photo Credits: 1, 4, 5, 7: David Cappaert, Bugwood.org 2: Art Wagner, USDA - APHIS, Bugwood.org 3: Daniel Herms, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org 6: Debbie Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org
August – Larvae feed under bark and October create S-shaped galleries.
