Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Activities

The video tutorial discusses the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a non-native insect threatening ash trees in Minnesota. It highlights a field day event organized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the City of St. Paul, where tree care experts and city workers learn to identify EAB through hands-on activities. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of detecting EAB during winter when indicators like woodpecker damage are more visible. Participants learn to identify EAB larvae and galleries in ash wood. For more information, viewers are directed to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website.

What is the primary concern associated with the Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota?

• It causes damage to fruit trees.

• It is a threat to ash trees.

• It is harmful to wildlife.

• It affects the soil quality.

Who organized the field day event to combat the EAB threat?

• The University of Minnesota

• The City of Minneapolis

• The Minnesota Department of Health

• The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the City of St. Paul

What is the main purpose of the field day event?

• To plant new trees

• To educate people on identifying EAB

• To promote tourism in St. Paul

• To sell gardening tools

What is the significance of the field day event for city workers and horticulturalists?

• It is a recreational event.

• It offers hands-on training for EAB detection.

• It provides a networking opportunity.

• It is a fundraising event.

What activity did participants engage in to learn about EAB infestations?

• Planting new ash trees

• Peeling back bark to find EAB tunnels

• Collecting soil samples

• Observing birds in the area

What hands-on experience did participants gain at the field day?

• Using pesticides on trees

• Measuring tree height

• Identifying EAB larvae and galleries

• Learning to plant ash trees

Why is winter considered a good time to detect EAB infestations?

• The ground is frozen, making it easier to inspect.

• The EAB is more active in winter.

• The leaves are off the trees, making damage more visible.

• The trees are in full bloom.

Which of the following is NOT a good indicator of EAB infestation?

• Woodpecker damage

• Bark cracks

• Dead branches

• Leaf discoloration

What is the role of woodpecker damage in identifying EAB?

• It indicates healthy tree growth.

• It is a sign of EAB presence.

• It shows the tree is too old.

• It suggests the tree needs more water.

Where can one find more information about the Emerald Ash Borer?

• Minnesota Department of Agriculture's website

• City Hall

• Community center

• Local library