The Emerald Ash Borer in Missouri

Meet The Emerald Ash Borer – The Ash Tree Killer in Missouri

The Emerald Ash Borer – The Midwest Ash Tree Assassin Behold the emerald ash borer. This little sucker, albeit kind of pretty, is the John Wilkes Booth of beetles if you are an ash tree. Emerald ash borers (EAB) are an exotic, invasive, wood-boring insect that infests and kills native North American ash trees, both…

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Common Tree Pests and Diseases in Missouri

Missouri, with its varying temperatures and hospitable landscape, is home to an endless variety of hearty, strong, and healthy trees. Sadly, there are plenty of diseases and pests which are not native to the state but have found a way to infect Missouri’s trees and vegetation. Here are some invasive pests and diseases commonly found…