Investigators from the State of Iowa have now found the Emerald Ash Borer in one county in Northeast Iowa. While fears of the spread of this tree-infesting insect have been prevalent for years, this is the first sighting of the bug in Iowa. The Emerald Ash Borer feeds on the leaves of ash trees, but their larvae burrow underneath the bark, stripping and killing the tree as they eat and grow. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now recommending that people do not plant ash trees. Hit the jump for recommendations from the DNR for existsing Ash trees. Continue reading →
