Emerald Ash Borer Impact and Identification

The video introduces the emerald ash borer (EAB), a beetle that is causing significant damage to ash trees. It explains the life cycle of the EAB, from egg to adult, and how it affects ash trees by feeding on them. The video highlights the importance of preventing the spread of EAB by not moving firewood, emphasizing the slogan 'burn it where you buy it.'

What is the main threat posed by the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle?

• It eats the leaves of ash trees.

• It lays eggs on the ground.

• It kills ash trees by damaging them internally.

• It spreads diseases to other insects.

How many eggs can a female EAB lay during her lifetime?

• Up to 50 eggs

• Up to 500 eggs

• Up to 100 eggs

• Up to 200 eggs

What shape does the larva leave inside the tree as it feeds?

• A straight line

• A circular pattern

• A zigzag pattern

• An S-shaped trail

What is the most damaging stage of the EAB to ash trees?

• Egg stage

• Larval stage

• Adult stage

• Pupal stage

What is the term used for the stage when the EAB larva becomes shorter and wider?

• Nymph

• Pupa

• Cocoon

• Larva

What is the appearance of the exit hole made by an adult EAB?

• Circular

• Square

• Capital D-shaped

• Triangular

What does the adult EAB do after emerging from the tree?

• It lays eggs immediately.

• It burrows back into the tree.

• It dies shortly after.

• It flies to the canopy to eat leaves.

Why is it difficult to detect EAB infestation in trees?

• They are too small to see.

• They live and grow under the bark.

• They only come out at night.

• They mimic the appearance of the tree.

How can moving firewood contribute to the spread of EAB?

• It provides a new food source for EAB.

• It helps EAB find new mates.

• It can transport hidden EAB larvae to new locations.

• It attracts other insects that EAB feed on.

What is the recommended action to prevent the spread of EAB through firewood?

• Store firewood indoors.

• Burn firewood where you buy it.

• Spray firewood with insecticide.

• Wrap firewood in plastic.