Emerald Ash Borer

The City of Quincy has contracted with Trees "R" Us, Incorporated to treat nearly 200 local ash trees in the city limits.

The Emerald Ash Borer insect has raised its ugly head in Quincy and the City of Quincy has it's hands full in fighting the infestation.

It is known as the Emerald Ash Borer, and America’s neighborhoods and forests are under attack with an infestation of this insect. The Emerald Ash Borer beetle has destroyed tens of millions of Ash trees and the City of Quincy is aggressively trying to save the Ash trees in the area.

We are now in November and with it will come colder weather and the urge to light up those fireplaces. For those of you who burn firewood in your fireplace, there is a concern about firewood.  It is known as an infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer and America’s neighborhoods and forests are under attack.