Additional Emerald Ash Borer Resources. Within its native range in Asia, emerald ash borer is attacked by a variety of predators including several species of parasitoid wasps that… The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia that feeds on ash species.Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days into larvae, which bore into the tree where they chew the inner bark and phloem, creating winding galleries as they feed. Emerald ash borer may have met its match. Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. EAB was first detected in North America in 2002. EABs lay eggs in bark crevices, specifically on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees. EAB IN THE UNITED STATES. What position does the emerald ash borer have on the food web? Manuka oil, which contains several volatile compounds present in ash bark has also been found to be attractive to EAB. Ash trees are one of the most valuable and abundant North American woodland trees: estimates of total number of ash trees in the United States alone range between seven and nine billion. Since its accidental introduction from Asia, emerald ash borer (EAB), Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), has killed millions of ash trees in North America. We evaluated various trap designs, colors, and lures for attraction and detection of emerald ash borer at sites with differing emerald ash borer population densities and tree conditions. Google Images - Emerald Ash Borer. In its native range, it is typically found at low densities and does not cause significant damage to trees native to the area. EAB Life Cycle. This was the case in the US where campers often carry firewood from one area to another, speeding up the spread of the pest. The emerald ash borer has already killed millions of trees in North America. The emerald ash borer is yet to reach the UK, but the biggest risk of introduction comes from imported wood, particularly firewood. Effective October 1, 2018, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) repeals its Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Interior Quarantine. The EAB is a green jewel-colored beetle that feeds on ash tree species. A map showing the current North American distribution of the emerald ash borer is available from the Cooperative Emerald Ash Borer Project.