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The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an Asian insect pest that are fatal to ash trees. There are approximately 2,000 ash trees on public property either in parks or in right-of-ways within Iowa City.
The City will not examine or determine a course of action for any trees on private property unless those trees have become dangerous or hazardous. For more information on the City's tree ordinance, view the City Code.
If a tree is exhibiting EAB symptoms, contact the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship State Entomologist at 515-725-1470 or entomology@IowaAgriculture.gov.
If you have a tree that is not exhibiting symptoms of EAB, but would like your tree to be evaluated, contact a certified arborist.
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