Portland Regional Chapter Monthly Member Meeting

Emerald Ash Borer in the PNW
Presented by Alison Herrell, Rainbow Ecoscience

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is the most destructive, costliest pest to ever invade North America. It is responsible for the death of over 100 million trees across the Midwest and East Coast. It has been in North America for over 20 years, but was just discovered in Forest Grove, OR in July of 2022. This iridescent green borer was a huge mystery when it arrived in the early 2000s and devastated all ash trees while scientists worked to find a solution to save trees. Luckily, we now have highly efficacious and relatively inexpensive treatment options to preventatively treat trees. This talk will review the biology and life cycle of EAB, signs and symptoms and how to diagnose/report sighting, treatment options, and some steps that landscapers can take to be proactive to preserve the trees they manage.  

Date
September 7th, 2022

Time
6:00 - 7:30 pm PST

Location
Salvador Molly's
1523 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland, OR 97239

About the Presenter
Alison Herrell is the West Coast Arborologist with Rainbow Ecoscience. She provides plant healthcare protocol training and technical support for Rainbow¹s clients (landscape and arborist professionals around the country). She holds a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Environmental Science from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Alison is an ISA certified arborist, TRAQ holder, an OR pesticide applicator with over 12 years of experience including tree climbing, plant healthcare applications, research, education, and sales.