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The Emerald Ash Borer: A Devastating Pest Arrives In Vermont, Now What?

A green beetle bug.
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Emerald ash borers have been confirmed for the first time in the state of Vermont.

A long-expected, but still dreaded, moment has arrived. The emerald ash borer, a tree-killing insect that has decimated forests in other parts of the country, has finally been officially confirmed in Vermont. We’re talking to experts about what comes next and what can be done to mitigate the damage from these invasive pests.

We're joined by State Entomologist Judy Rosovsky and Barbara Schultz, the state's forest health program manager.

Broadcast live on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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