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Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)


In 2010 the Village of Oak Lawn positively identified the invasive pest the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) within the Village limits. Approximately 1,600 parkway trees are at risk. An estimated 3,200 are at risk on private property. For more information about EAB click on the links below:

Oak Lawn Informational Flyer (Dec 2011)

Oak Lawn Map of Parkway Ash Trees


National Website

Illinois Website

Fun & Interactive Website on EAB and more!

Fun Video: Interview with the Emerald Ash Borer
 

A picture is worth a 1,000 words! Review these photos to understand more about this pest:

Infested trees & symptoms of damage from EAB




Exit Hole of EAB



EAB Larvae in the tree – where the damage occurs 


 
 
 

 

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