(A) Emerald Ash Borer. The Emerald Ash Borer is a shade tree pest and is defined as an insect that attacks and kills ash trees. The adults are small, iridescent green beetles that live outside of trees during the summer months. The larvae are grub- or worm-like and live underneath the bark of ash trees.
(B) Control measures. Control measures that may be taken to abate Emerald Ash Borer are those provided in the document, Minnesota Emerald Ash Borer Science Advisory Group Recommendations on Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota:
(C) Definition of control areas. The control area for emerald ash borer is defined as: all lands within the boundaries of the city.
(Ord. 490, passed 12-8-14)