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1 <br /> CITY OF <br /> tiu <br /> r_ <br /> ---""1= EST. 1906 <br /> Fire Department Local Government . Planning Economic Development Parks and Rec Public Works <br /> ... <br /> Search Q 111 <br /> Press Release - May 10, 2017 <br /> Home <br /> Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Hugo, MN <br /> Contacts <br /> The Minnesota Department of Agriculture(MDA) has alerted the City of Hugo after emerald ash borer <br /> City Documents (EAB) was found in an ash tree located inside the City limits. <br /> The MDA was contacted by a Hugo resident after the tree was cut down and EAB larvae were observed. <br /> Resident Info <br /> Although less than 11%of the trees in the City of Hugo are ash,the City is asking residents to educate <br /> Meeting Videos themselves about EAB and help slow its spread. <br /> Public Notices "There are several things residents should look for when checking for emerald ash borer. <br /> City Code 1. Be sure you've identified an ash tree.This is an important first step since EAB only feeds on <br /> ash trees.Ash have opposite branching- meaning branches come off the trunk directly across <br /> from each other. On older trees, the bark is in a tight, diamond-shaped pattern.Younger trees <br /> City Jobs&Volunteer have a relatively smooth bark. <br /> Opportunities <br /> 2. Look for woodpecker damage.Woodpeckers like EAB larvae and woodpecker holes may indicate <br /> Yellow Ribbon the presence of EAB. <br /> Network 3. Check for bark cracks. EAB larvae tunneling under the bark can cause the bark to split open, <br /> revealing the larval (S-shaped)tunnels underneath. <br /> Email Sign-up 4. Contact a professional.Tree professionals that are licensed by the MDA are educated in the <br /> proper identification and handling of ash trees. For a list of these contractors please <br /> Hugo Maps visit: http://www2.mda.state.mn.us/webapp/lis/default.jsp <br /> Water Conservation Emerald ash borer larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree <br /> that moves nutrients up and down the trunk.The invasive insect was first discovered in Minnesota in <br /> Community Photos 2009 and is now found in 30 states. Minnesotans can also help stop the spread of EAB by burning <br /> firewood where you buy it and not transporting it. Look for wood that is MDA certified as heat-treated to <br /> Hugo History ensure it is pest-free. <br /> Please visit the City of Hugo's web page for additional information concerning EAB management and ash <br /> In Public Works: tree disposal options. <br /> • Contact Public Works <br /> • City Streets, Sewer and Printer-friendly Version <br /> Water <br /> • Street Projects <br /> • Storm Water Pollution <br /> Prevention Plan <br /> • Snow and Ice Control Policy <br /> • Right-of-Way Permit <br /> • How Safe is Your Drinking <br /> Water? <br /> • Frozen Water Lines <br /> • Wellhead Protection <br /> • Emerald Ash Borer <br /> • Road Restrictions <br /> • New Facility Planning <br /> Home Contacts I City Documents Resident Info I Meeting Videos j Public Notices I City Code I City Jobs Sr Volunteer Opportunities j Yellow Ribbon Network <br /> Email Sign-up I Hugo Maps I Water Conservation I Community Photos f Hugo History I Fire Department I Local Government Plannino I Economic Development I <br />