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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 […] ...

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

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 ...

Then, use the cooled ash in your garden or around your home using these tips—and remember to wear gloves and goggles when working with ash as it can be caustic. Make a DIY glass or metal cleaner.

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 ...