Emerald ash borer invades Vermont

The emerald ash borer has spread to 32 states, now including Vermont. Photo public domain.
This story by Matt Hongoltz-Hetling was first published in the Valley News on Mar. 1, 2018.Michael Polhamus of VTDigger.org also contributed to this report.
The emerald ash borer, the Asian beetle that has been chewing its way through North America’s ash trees, has arrived in Vermont, an event as long-anticipated as it is unwelcome.
“It’s something we’ve been expecting,” said