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Emerald Ash Borer Threatens Austin Trees | Austin News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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Summary
A silent invader is threatening Austin’s green canopy: the Emerald Ash Borer. This tiny, iridescent beetle, first spotted in Texas in 2016, is now creeping dangerously close to the city—especially along I-35—with Bell County already infested and Williamson County next in line. Austin alone boasts over a million ash trees, which make up 3% of its urban forest, and the EAB’s larvae are devastating them by tunneling into bark and cutting off vital nutrients. Trees collapse fast, becoming safety hazards—and removal often requires expensive heavy machinery. While treatments exist, officials say it’s too early to justify the cost. If you spot one, call 311 in Austin or your local government elsewhere. Stay alert—your trees depend on it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2931f0d7d2304f5e