Trees infested with EAB are often sought out and attacked by woodpeckers.

Extensive woodpecker damage is sometimes referred to as “flecking” or “bronzing”.

Distinct S-shaped or “serpentine” galleries beneath the bark will left from the EAB.

As EAB larvae feed, trees attempt to create callus tissue around larval galleries, which can cause the bark to split vertically.

Adult emerald ash borers leave behind distinct D-shaped exit holes when they emerge from the tree in late June/July. These D-shaped holes are a strong indicator of EAB.

Epicormic shoots, or suckers:
When trees are stressed, they may try to grow new branches and leaves wherever they still can (suckering). Stressed ash trees may have new growth at the base of the trunk or on main branches.

A detailed look at how EAB causes leaf dieback and canopy thinning:

Larval Feeding:

EAB larvae tunnel under the bark, creating galleries that disrupt the phloem and xylem, which are essential for transporting water and nutrients throughout the tree.

Disruption of Water and Nutrients:

By feeding on these tissues, EAB larvae effectively "girdle" the tree, preventing the flow of water and nutrients to the upper canopy, especially the leaves and branches.

Dieback Progression:

As the infestation progresses, the tree's ability to support the upper canopy diminishes, leading to thinning leaves, yellowing, and eventually, dieback.

The damage by the larvae causes general yellowing and thinning of the foliage followed by crown dieback and the eventual death of the tree.

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