The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Trap Monitoring Program is a proactive surveillance initiative designed to detect and track the presence and spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis), an invasive wood-boring beetle that threatens ash tree populations across North America.
Project Objectives:
- Early detection of EAB presence in at-risk areas.
- Mapping and monitoring
- Support for management decisions and response strategies.
- Public awareness regarding EAB and tree health.
Monitoring Method:
Specialized sticky panel traps are deployed in selected green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) trees throughout targeted monitoring zones. The traps are baited with pheromones or plant-based lures to attract adult EAB beetles.
Traps are:
- Non-toxic and safe for people, pets, and wildlife.
- Hung in tree canopies during peak EAB flight season (typically late spring through summer).
- Monitored and maintained regularly for signs of EAB activity.
Collected data is analyzed to identify early infestations, guide treatment plans, and inform long-term forest management and tree replacement programs.
Partners & Stakeholders:
This program is conducted in collaboration Sturgeon County and STOP DED
