Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an informational meeting concerning Emerald Ash Borer on Wednesday, May 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Cherokee County office located at 209 Centennial Drive in Cherokee.
Emerald Ash Borer is a small beetle that kills all species of ash trees. The pest’s presence is confirmed in Cherokee County, as well as the surrounding counties of Sioux, O’Brien, Clay, Buena Vista, Sac, and Ida.
The meeting will address homeowners’ questions and help guide them in deciding their next steps.
Attendees can expect to learn
How to identify Emerald Ash Borer and signs of infestation in trees
Emerald Ash Borer treatment options and how to know if a tree is a candidate for treatment
Ash tree identification and replacement options
The meeting will feature Dr. Donald Lewis, ISU Professor and Extension Entomologist; Mike Kintner, Emerald Ash Borer Coordinator with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship; and Amber Thompson, Forestry Specialist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
This public meeting is free to attend, but preregistration is requested as seating is limited. For more information and/or to preregister, call the ISU Extension and Outreach Cherokee County office at 712-225-6196.