Emerald Ash Borer

Jeff · October 16, 2003, 04:17:51 PM

I Asked AtLast to make the forum proud. I believe he has. Way to go Chris!

Furby · January 20, 2004, 02:55:16 PM

I wasn't sure where to post this, thought it might be of interest.

article 1
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link to more info

Huney_Red_Oak · January 29, 2004, 08:21:43 PM

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SwampDonkey · February 07, 2004, 03:04:03 PM

Ron:

I've seen the odd golden Buprestid and metalic green colored one once in awhile. But, these buggers do make large bore holes coming and going from the wood. Oval hole going in (flat-headed borer) and out. They will certainly hit white pine fast in late spring, early summer. I've seen them in dead hardwood boles I chopped up for firewood for my lean too's in the bush. I didn't cook'm over the open fire though. Eat them raw like on 'Fear Factor' , just like corn with a tail twitchin. ;)

regards ;D

9shooter · February 10, 2004, 07:56:04 PM

Currently the state and the feds are clear cutting all ash around 2 infestations West and South of Lansing Michigan. I hate to admit to pessemism, but Most of the locals I've talked to have little hope of eradicating these bugs. As the son of a MSU entomologist, I can only attest to how difficult it is to control an insect of which little is known about their life cycle. My dad studied flies, and let me tell you, there are a lot of strange and mysterious habits these little critters have. For instance, one species is found at the top of the highest point of the surrounding topography for 2 hours in the hotest period of the day. Usually on the top of the highest tree. Then they disperse for the rest of the day. You have to concider that 1 or 2 beetles could fly outside the containment area. How about 1 or 2 hitching a ride on a car. It's depressing to think about. I hope some chemical warfare is found to be effective in eradicating these bugs. As much as I dislike chemical controls, it seems like the best compromise.

SwampDonkey · February 10, 2004, 08:31:38 PM

Yeah a friend of mine researches best management practices for the southern pine beetle at VT, he's a research associate there. The bug is a major best in pine plantations. I was down to see its works in stands in NC and TN. They work fast and folks were trying to harvest the 30 year old plantations ahead of it. We were on some Bowater limits sampling stands in 2001 (my friend was rather). Hey!, I did hold the D-tape. ;)

cheers

Furby · February 11, 2004, 02:54:26 PM

Windsor is cutting a 20 mile long path 6 miles wide between Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie.
I had a link but I can't find it. If anyone wants the link, let me know I'll keep looking. :-/

SwampDonkey · February 11, 2004, 03:13:26 PM

I be interested Furby

thanks

Jeff · February 11, 2004, 06:30:39 PM

yup, me too.

Furby · February 12, 2004, 02:51:51 PM

Ok guys, here's the deal. I found the article, but I can't get to it.
The only way I could find it was through a search. I clicked on the article link the search showed and no go. So I did a search for the name of the article and of course, it don't exist. :-/ :

I guess you could order a back issue if you really want to.
Wait maybe Jeff has an idea, oh Jeff ?????????
It's the Feb. 6 issue of the Detroit Free Press ( freep.com ) and the article is: Canada cuts ash trees in borer fight.

Or does anyone have it laying around?