More EAB Sightings

EAB is found in a trap in Bloomington (McLean County) and in South Elgin during an inspection.

But on a brighter note-

DON’T TRASH THAT ASH

Furniture Exhibition Shows That EAB-Infested Ash Can Be Reclaimed And Reused

LISLE, IL (July 16, 2008) – The tree-lined Chicago streets provide a picturesque image, but that image is likely to change with the recent discovery of Emerald ash borer (EAB) within city limits. Does the EAB find mean infested trees must go to the chipper? The simple answer is no.

Just as these ash trees have brought beauty to Chicago streets, they can be reclaimed and reused to create new, practical and striking creations. Some marvelous examples will be featured in Rising from Ashes: Furniture from Lost Trees, a traveling furniture exhibition at The Morton Arboretum August 22 – September 7... MORE