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Old 06-26-2012, 12:13 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze View Post
They may be phermone traps that are hung by the state or arborist to monitor the activity of the Emerald Ash Borer. Here in Pa we use them and they are like sticky traps. The Emerald Ash Borer is a really bad insect that could wipe out the Ash trees on the east coast if left uncontrolled.
Thats exactly what they are, traps for the Emerald Ash Borer. They are set all over the east coast by the USFS and the state foresters. In Worcester, MA there are also long black traps hanging for the Asian Longhorned Beetle another invasive woodland pest. Don't move firewood, buy local.
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