Parasitic wasps released in Ontario to combat EAB

Acccording to an article last week in The Working Forest newspaper, two species of parasitic wasps from China will be released in Ontario in an effort to combat the Emerald Ash Borer. This is part of a larger release by Natural Resources Canada, who stress that it is not a quick fix but a long-term …

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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) workshops

The EAB Working Group for Grey & Bruce Counties is putting on public workshops on March 12 (7-9PM, Harrison Park Community Hall, Owen Sound) and March 31 (7-9PM, 235309 Grey Rd 13, Kimberly) which will cover the following topics: EAB biology Signs & symptoms, and current research EAB presence in Grey & Bruce Counties Cultural …

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Emerald Ash Borer: It could get worse

According to a new study, reported in Canada Journal, the Emerald Ash Borer may have the ability to attack host trees other than ash trees., believing the pest to be adapting to utilize new species. Click on link above for details.