Berthoud confirms emerald ash borer in town limits

Berthoud confirms emerald ash borer in town limits

Berthoud officials report that experts have confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer within the town. The non-native, invasive insect attacks and kills both stressed and healthy trees, typically within two to four years, according to a release from Berthoud. The town has 915 ash trees on public property, which account for about 8% of the total, “and there are significantly more located on private property,” the release states. “If we lose all…

Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Berthoud - Berthoud Weekly Surveyor

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect native to Asia. (Photo courtesy of Colorado State Forestry Service) Special to the Surveyor From the Town of Berthoud Earlier this month, […] The post Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Berthoud appeared first on Berthoud Weekly Surveyor.