An article about the study on Emerald Ash Borer and Woodpeckers:

http://news.uic.edu/emerald-ash-borer-may-have-met-its-match



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Ron Payne

Middlebury, VT



On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:41:08 -0500, John Snell <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

As many know, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is rapidly expanding its 

invasion of the country. Readers should be aware that 95% of the new 

infestations reported resulted from the transport of infested firewood 

from other areas. Not transporting firewood is the number one way to 

slow the spread. 

>

> Though EAB is not yet in Vermont, there are major infestations on 

> four sides and our days are, unfortunately, numbered. The impact in 

> other areas has been huge and we have every reason to expect the same 

> in Vermont where 20% of the forest is ash. Many communities 

> throughout the state, including Montpelier, are developing plans to 

> deal with the invasion. 

>

> A recently published article suggests that woodpeckers and bark 

> foraging birds may play a significant, adaptive role in controlling 

> the insect once it has become established. 

>

>

> Still learning to see,

>

> John Snell

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