Eugene foresters are preparing for the arrival of a beetle that’s likely to kill almost all of the city’s ash trees

Emerald Ash Borer beetles, or EAB, haven’t been identified in Eugene, yet. But the city’s foresters know the destructive insect will eventually get here, and they’re making plans to manage its effect.

The beetle’s larvae kill nearly every ash tree as they move into an area. They’re confirmed in several Oregon locations, including Portland.

Eugene’s Urban Forester, Spencer Crawford, said property owners with ash in their yards should get to know their trees…

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