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. 

An educational display is available at the Village Hall, 9446 Raymond Ave. Also for a limited time, you can visit 11001 Keating to see the larvae damage in the trunk that we left standing for educational purposes. The bark was removed to show the amount of activity.

For more information about EAB click on the links below:

Public Information Meetings Scheduled
Thursday, April 5th, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Friday, April 13th, 10:00am to 11:30am

Oak Lawn Informational Flyer (Dec 2011)

Oak Lawn Map of Parkway Ash Trees


Oak Lawn Map of 2012 Scheduled Ash Removals


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