Emerald Ash Borer Hits Washington | Boise News

A deadly invasive beetle has arrived in southern Washington, threatening to wipe out nearly all local ash trees within a decade. Already responsible for killing over 100 million ash trees nationwide, this shiny green pest spreads rapidly—often hitching rides on untreated firewood. Thanks to quick citizen reporting, officials weren’t caught off guard and have already deployed containment strategies, including firewood bans and public education. Now’s the time to stay alert, report sightings, and replace infested trees with alternatives to slow its destructive march. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2c87bd3bfff992f