Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in county

NE Forest Service documents cases on Beaver Creek trees

Though not confirmed as an EAB infested ash, this tree, located between East Park Villa and the Bremer Center, shows signs of blonding, bark scraping and EAB exit holes, according to Aurora arborist Ben McEndarfer.
Though not confirmed as an EAB infested ash, this tree, located between East Park Villa and the Bremer Center, shows signs of blonding, bark scraping and EAB exit holes, according to Aurora arborist Ben McEndarfer.

The Nebraska Forest Service reported last week that infestations of Emerald Ash Borer have been confirmed in Hamilton County, bringing the total of counties impacted in Nebraska to 16. According to the Nebraska Forest Service website, a string of counties along the Interstate 80 corridor have been impacted, including Sarpy, Cass, Saunders, Seward, Hamilton, Hall, Buffalo and Lincoln counties. A co…