Ash Borer just confirmed in another metro county
The Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Boone County, authorities announced Monday.
Iowa State Extension reports two adult Emerald Ash Borer beetles were found in a trap in a residential tree. An expert confirmed they are Emerald Ash Borer.
The Iowa DNR said Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Allamakee, Des Moines, Jefferson, Cedar, Union, Black Hawk, Wapello, Bremer, Jasper, Henry, and Muscatine counties.
ISU extension reported the city of Boone has already inventoried trees along streets and are assessing the condition of ash trees. The city is working to establish funding for the removal of the trees in the right of way.
Learn more about Emerald Ash Borer at http://www.iowadnr.gov