"City of Parks" prepares for the Emerald Ash Borer

By STAN STRICKER ( Contact ) Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

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WCLO's Stan Stricker reports on Janesville response

The "City of Parks" is taking notice of the Emerald Ash Borer's appearance in Wisconsin.

The Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Ozaukee County, and Janesville Parks Supervisor Cliff Englert says the city is working to meet the challenge. He says the city will follow the DNR and Department of Agriculture's guidelines for dealing with the devastating pest. Englert expects a suppression campaign similar to the fight against the Gypsy Moth. He's also confident scientists will continue to develop more effective pesticides.

Infestation is a genuine concern though, because the Green Ash is a popular shade tree making up 14% of the trees along Janesville streets.

BalancePoint
Aug 5, 2008 at 2:21 p.m.
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Just so long as the pesticides they are using or developing are non-toxic to humans - which never happens. We always find out after the fact that whatever they are using causes damage to people along with whatever pest they are trying to kill.

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