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The Polar Vortex & Emerald Ash Borer: Tough on Iowa Trees

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
A section of tree showing the serpentine galleries of the emerald ash borer larvae.

It continues to be a tough year for trees in Iowa. The Polar Vortex left its mark on many trees and shrubs, and now a tenth county has been added to the list of counties in Iowa where the Emerald Ash Borer has been discovered. That county is Johnson County, and an adult female Emerald Ash Borer was found in Iowa City.

Also, listeners have their plant and garden questions answered by Jeff Iles, Professor and Chair of the Horticulture Department at Iowa State University, and Richard Jauron, Iowa State University Extension Horticulturist.

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Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa