The State Agriculture Department has circled two more counties in red on the map it uses to track the spread of the emerald ash borer. Department entomologist, Robin Pruisner says larva was delivered to them on the same day from two cities. "One was Waverly in Bremer County, and the second one from … [Read more...]
Entire state under quarrantine for emerald ash borer
State officials are issuing a statewide quarantine targeting the emerald ash borer (EAB), an insect that kills ash trees. The quarantine that begins today follows the discovery of the invasive beetle in a sixth Iowa county. State entomologist Robin Pruisner says every community needs to implement … [Read more...]