Emerald Ash Borer Knowledge Assessment

Meredith Whitney from UVM Extension discusses the emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive species from Asia that harms North American ash trees. The video covers EAB identification, biology, spread, and impact. It highlights the importance of not moving firewood to prevent EAB spread. The economic and environmental impacts are significant, with billions spent on managing EAB. The video also explains how to identify ash trees and the lifecycle of EAB, including signs of infestation. Viewers are encouraged to report sightings to help manage the spread.

What defines an organism as an invasive species?

• It is native to the area and beneficial.

• It is not native and causes harm.

• It is native and causes harm.

• It is not native and beneficial.

What is the size of an adult emerald ash borer?

• About the size of a golf ball

• About the size of a tennis ball

• About the size of a grain of rice

• About the size of a basketball

How was the emerald ash borer introduced to North America?

• Through natural migration

• In solid wood packing material

• By air travel

• Through water currents

What percentage of North American ash trees are killed by the emerald ash borer?

• 50%

• 75%

• 25%

• 99.7%

What is the economic impact of the emerald ash borer in North America?

• Over $1 billion

• Over $5 billion

• Over $10.7 billion

• Over $20 billion

What are the distinctive features of ash trees?

• Needle-like leaves and rough bark

• Palmate leaves and scaly bark

• Alternate branching and smooth bark

• Opposite branching and diamond-shaped bark

During which months do adult emerald ash borers typically emerge?

• July or August

• May or June

• September or October

• March or April

What is a sign of emerald ash borer infestation?

• Circular exit holes

• S-shaped galleries under the bark

• Root rot

• Leaf discoloration

What is a common symptom of ash tree decline due to emerald ash borer?

• Rapid growth

• Leaf curling

• Increased fruit production

• Canopy thinning

Where should you report sightings of the emerald ash borer in Vermont?

• Local gardening club

• National park service

• VT invasives website

• Local police station