The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties, including North Texas and Central Texas. The destructive pest is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas, threatening the black ash tree, a species of cultural importance to Indigenous peoples. Experts attribute the spread of the emerald ash borer to human activity.
The emerald ash borer is considered to be one of the most invasive pests in the country. Experts believe human activity brought it to Central Texas. https://t.co/u7eAHLXmnA
Ah, springtime in Texas. Perfect weather for margaritas on the patio, pollen-induced allergy attacks, and, in many backyard gardens, sidewalks, and roads across the state, an invasion of fuzzy black caterpillars. 🐛 https://t.co/zWTQDHb2uG
Invasive emerald ash borer beetle found in multiple Texas counties, including in North Texas https://t.co/vJPg0Ptv9v
The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties, officials said Tuesday. https://t.co/1ySTpbrLAN
Emerald ash borer heads south, confirmed in five new Texas counties https://t.co/fmxDisD7rg
#DEVELOPING An insect known for infesting and killing ash trees is confirmed to be in Central Texas: https://t.co/6Y5kntcsZX #fox44tx
The presence of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) is confirmed in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto Counties. EAB is infesting and killing ash trees in new areas of the state and continues to spread south. 👉 https://t.co/pXdKzvG6Za (1/2) https://t.co/5mcF7jkdfw
The black ash tree, a species of cultural importance to Indigenous peoples, is being threatened by what is considered one of the most destructive invasive species in North America — the emerald ash borer. https://t.co/SfVPLaVsPs
Invasive, devastating emerald ash borer found in Dallas' Great Trinity Forest, elsewhere https://t.co/JaBotL8g4q