Scientists study spread of the invasive emerald ash borer

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Hudson Mills, Michigan - An emerald ash borer trap tree at Hudson Mills Metropark. Researchers from Michigan Technological University use the trap trees to study the spread of the invasive pest. The emerald ash borer, a native of Asia, was discovered near Detroit in 2002. Since then it has killed tens of millions of ash trees in the United States and Canada.

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Location: Hudson Mills, Michigan USA
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