unknown on Sep 11, 2025

Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)

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Description of specimen

Hello,
As I have heard alot in the news lately about Emerald Ash Borer, I am curious if you can tell me if my dead trees are a result of a Borer infestation.

I own a farm on Mill Creek in Aumsville and have had SEVERAL trees along the banks of the creek die off the last several years. I went out and took pictures today and it seems like under the bark are the s-shaped tunnels and on the bark are holes--that may have been from woodpeckers trying to eat the larvae?
Pictures attached are of the tunnels in places under the bark, and holes on the underside of the bark.

As a result of the tree die-off the banks of the creek have eroded in those areas, widening the channel. Also there are now stretches of creek bank on my farm with absolutely no shade, and I am concerned about the fish as I believe this section of Mill Creek is designated as a protective passage.

I would be very interested in a property visit or even just confirmation from the photos attached if this is evidence of Emerald Ash Borer.

Commentary

Thank you for your report! This does not look like EAB damage, but like wood borer activity after the trees were dead.

Tom Valente
Sept. 12, 2025, 7:57 a.m.