Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Lennox [Video]

PIERRE, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Emerald Ash Borer has been confirmed in Lennox, South Dakota, according to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Emerald Ash Borer is a boring beetle that feeds on all species of North American ash.

Lennox is in the existing quarantine area, which includes all of Minnehaha, Lincoln, Turner and Union counties.

The quarantine is aimed at slowing the spread of the pest. 

“Our team was alerted to a suspected infestation by an arborist,” said Marcus Warnke, state forester. “After inspection, EAB was confirmed in the wood of an infested ash tree.” 

Emerald Ash Borer has been identified in the following three counties: Lincoln, Minnehaha and Union. The insects have been found in the following communities: Baltic, Brandon, Canton, Crooks, Dakota Dunes, Lennox, Sioux Falls and Worthing. 

“We all need to work together to slow the spread of EAB,” said DANR Secretary …