Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District ... since 1944
Emerald Ash Borer Sighting
The Emerald Ash Borer has been spotted in Cayuga County, New York. It was confirmed by the Federal Animal and Plant Health Identification Service to have been discovered at the Hejamada Campground and RV Park in Montezuma. Three adult borers were found. The adults are roughly 3/8 t 5/8 inch long with metallic green wing covers and a coppery red or purple abdomen. The Emerald Ash Borer is smaller than a penny in size and the adults leave very distinctive D-shaped exit holes in the outer bark of the branches and the trunk. The insect is an invasive species that feeds on ash trees. They may be present from late May through early September, but are most common in June and July. Signs of infection include tree canopy die back, yellowing, and browning of leaves. For more information, please visit the NYS DEC website by clicking here or look for upcoming public workshops. If you think that you may have seen an Emerald Ash Borer or damage caused by one, please feel free to contact the District Office at 252-4171 ext. 3 or Cayuga County Planning at 253-1276 or Cornell Cooperative Extension at 255-1183 and someone will come out to investigate. Erosion and Sediment Control Workshops for Construction Site Contractors and Operators -
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Calendar of EventsNov. 28, 2013 - Thanksgiving Day Holiday
Office will be closed Nov. 29, 2013 - Day after Thanksgiving Holiday Office will be closed Dec. 11, 2013 - District Board Meeting at 10:00 AM Dec. 25, 2013 - Christmas Day Office will be closed Jan. 1, 2014 - New Year's Day Office will be closed Upcoming EventsJan. 14, 2014 - Erosion and Sediment Control Workshop
Ag Alert - Gypsum Bedding in Manure
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