The Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) has determined that the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), an invasive insect that destroys ash trees has been found in Davidson County. The EAB is attacking all species of North American ash trees and unless treated, it will kill them all before the year 2026. No ash tree is immune to the devastating effects of this insect which has been in Davidson County since 2014 and Tennessee since 2010. Even white fringetree, a close relative of ash and often planted as a small ornamental tree, is vulnerable to EAB.
Managing the Emerald Ash Borer Epidemic in Nashville - This brochure includes helpful information for the Nashville property owner including ash tree identification, infestation signs, management options, tree owner’s responsibilities, tree debris disposal, and how to hire an arborist.
