EUGENE – Emerald Ash Borer, or EAB for short, is an invasive wood-boring beetle that targets and kills ash trees (genus Fraxinus), including the native Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia). EAB was discovered in Washington County, Oregon, in 2022 and has since spread to neighboring Yamhill, Marion and Clackamas counties. The spread of this pest poses a threat to ash trees throughout the state.
Treatments are available to slow or prevent ash tree death, but mature ash trees that are not treated or removed almost always become infested where EAB is present. Landowners with ash trees growing on their property can prepare for its future arrival by learning how to recognize the signs of infestation and making a plan for how they will manage trees on their property.
Oregon State University Extension, in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Forestry, will be hosting a training for landowners on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 9 am – 12 pm at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. The workshop will cover how to identify EAB, management options, and how to make a plan for your property. The training will include classroom instruction and a mock-EAB demonstration trail to practice recognizing signs of EAB infestation. The cost to attend is $10 per person.
Pre-registration is required. To register or learn more, visit https://beav.es/NJF or contact Carrie Mack at 541-237-6808 or [email protected].
