Emerald Ash Borer makes its way to northeast South Dakota

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has finally made its way into northeast South Dakota. Two reports were confirmed in Milbank and Watertown earlier this spring. The trees in decline show that the pest had been present for several (three plus) years. No reports have been confirmed in Day County as of yet but know that the pest’s presence largely goes undetected until tree decline begins. Knowing that it will…