New methods to control Emerald Ash Borer

In case you are interested in what the city is doing about the invasion of the emerald ash borer, they are holding an open house at the South Saint Anthony Recreation Center on June 6 from 6-7:30p. They are going to talk about their plans to release three species of non-stinging wasps that eat the larvae of the borer.

They are starting this release program at the location where the borer was first discovered in the city, but will be assessing where else they will release the wasps.

The South Saint Anthony Rec Center is located at 890 Cromwell, just north of University Avenue near Hiway 280.

Those unable to attend the open house can find additional materials on the use of the wasps (called biocontrol) at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website. The City also has a website to explain their plans to remove trees and otherwise control this pest.

Submitted by the Saint Paul Forestry staff and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture