Month: December 2024

Treatment Of EAB Infestations In Yard Trees

By Abby Krause, DNR Urban Forestry Coordinator;
Abigail.Krause@wisconsin.gov or 608-556-5690

This summer’s detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Burnett County means our little metallic friend (or should I say foe?) is now known to be present in all 72 Wisconsin counties.

While EAB has been around for the better part of two decades in Wisconsin, many homeowners are still in the thick of dealing with the fallout of this invasive pest.

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Forest Health Staff To Join Oak Disease Webinar

A screen grab of a webpage on the United States Environmental Protection Agency website discussing a pest management webinar set for Dec. 10, 2024.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will present an international webinar titled “Deadly Oak Diseases” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. / Graphic Credit: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

By Michael Hillstrom, DNR Forest Health Specialist, Fitchburg;
Michael.Hillstrom@wisconsin.gov

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present an international webinar titled “Deadly Oak Diseases” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, Dec. 10.

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