Agrilus planipennis, also known as the Emerald Ash Borer or EAB, was accidentally introduced into North America and has damaged and killed tens or even hundreds of millions of Ash Trees (genus Fraxinus). Native to north-eastern Asia, this wood-boring beetle feeds on the inner vascular system of Ash trees and prevents them from moving water and nutrients along the trunk. Over time, the trees are damaged to the point of death.

North American Ash trees like the White Ash and Green Ash are declining in fast numbers, and many ecosystems have been dramatically altered because of this insect. There are some ways to combat this bug and prevent it from spreading including insecticides and pesticides. Scientists are researching the problem and will hopefully arrive at solutions that will allow Ash trees to make a full recovery in our forests and bottomlands.

In this documentary, I cover the Emerald Ash Borer's life cycle, how they damage trees, how to detect signs of an infestation, treatments to use against them, and some current scientific research.

Timeline:
0:00 - Introduction to the Emerald Ash Borer problem
0:39 - Background about the EAB beetle and other jewel beetles (Buprestidae)
2:03 - When and how did the EAB get to North America?
2:40 - Background about Ash trees (Fraxinus) in United States and Canada
3:04 - Emerald Ash Borer Life Cycle and Stages
4:19 - Why is the EAB so dangerous in North America?
4:52 - How does this insect spread?
5:24 - More information about the Green Ash and White Ash as Street / Urban Trees
6:19 - What can we do about the EAB? What are the signs of an infestation?
6:56 - Pesticide / Insecticide Treatments for the Emerald Ash Borer
7:36 - Scientific research
8:34 - Reporting the Emerald Ash Borer

Website to report EAB sightings to - [ Ссылка ]

Background music by WATKINZ -
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Video Credits:
Flags in the bottom right-hand corner of the video credit the photographer, videographer, YouTube channel, iNaturalist account or Facebook page. Clips without a flag are my own footage, recorded with an iPhone. Below are links to pages where I obtained photos and clips, covered under Section 107 of the Copyright Act (Fair use - education):
NaturalResourcesCa - [ Ссылка ]
Chesapeake Bay Program - [ Ссылка ]
The Davey Tree Expert Company - [ Ссылка ]
Bart Coppens - [ Ссылка ]
Bartlett Tree Experts - [ Ссылка ]
Bump DIY Emerald Ash Borer Treatment - [ Ссылка ]
Cutting Edge Firewood - [ Ссылка ]
Eye Definition - [ Ссылка ]
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine - [ Ссылка ]
NatureClip - [ Ссылка ]
NatureStockVideos - [ Ссылка ]
NorShipping - [ Ссылка ]
Oklahoma Gardening - [ Ссылка ]
Purdue Extension - [ Ссылка ]
State Impact NPR - [ Ссылка ]
TheFunkyFarmer - [ Ссылка ]
USDA - [ Ссылка ]

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