Emerald Ash Borer Beetle Spotted In UC, Foresters Warn
The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed in the Upper Cumberland, threatening ash trees throughout the region as forestry officials warn about the damage the beetles can cause. Area Forester Jeff Thompson said the ash borer is an exotic beetle, native to Asia. Thompson said Ash trees end up dying as the beetle […]
Homeowners Need To Check For Emerald Ash Borer
This week is Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, and experts are asking homeowners to pay attention to their trees and the pests that affects them. Ash trees are commonly found in the Upper Cumberland. Cookeville Urban Forester Jaime Nunan said that invasive species is fatal for trees if not caught early. “There are 10 million […]
Invasive Species Threatens Highland Rim Ash Trees
White and Green Ash Trees across the Highland Rim are struggling to survive due to the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. The Asian wood boring beetle lays its eggs under the tree’s bark. When the eggs hatches, the larvae feed on the transportation tissues of the tree disrupting the movement of nutrients and water. Virgin Falls […]
