The emerald ash borer eats into the bark of ash trees and leaves D-shaped holes. Debbie Miller / U.S. Forest Service. Matt Mills, an emerald ash borer support specialist with the Oregon Department ...

Annual cold snaps have kept some invasive tree pests in check, but outbreaks could become more common with warming ...

Oregon ash is used in stream restorations due its ability to stabilize soil, mitigate water temperatures and control sediment. Death of Oregon ash from EAB infestations would result in massive ...

Salem crews will soon begin injecting city-owned ash trees with an insecticide to protect them from the emerald ash borer.

He saw evidence that emerald ash borer larvae had been feeding on Oregon ash trees, with several trees showing a marked decline. Samples have been sent to the federal lab in the eastern U.S. for ...

The emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that’s already killed millions of trees across the country, is spreading in Oregon. The beetle was first detected in Washington County, near Forest ...

Deep below the surface of the ocean, bacteria and critters that feed off nutrients spouting from hydrothermal vents met with ...

Emerald ash borer, an invasive pest, has been discovered in three more counties this summer, according to the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Forestry. The beetles […] ...

Can you use fire pit ash in the garden? The answer is yes, but you will need to keep an eye on the pH of your soil so you don ...

Q. My garden plants have a lot of ash on them due to the nearby wildfires. Will this hurt my plants? What about my fruits and vegetables? Will they be safe to eat? I recommend spraying down your ...

Ash from urban wildfires is potentially full of heavy metals and other toxins. Here's a guide for what to do if ash is covering your soil, plants and veggies.