Scientists discover promising new method to eradicate 'devastating' forest pest: 'We need to explore all possible methods'

Scientists discover promising new method to eradicate 'devastating' forest pest: 'We need to explore all possible methods'

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have made a promising discovery in their fight against an invasive pest that devastates ecosystems. They published a study in Forests that said an effective way to eradicate emerald ash borer beetles is to expose them to certain parasitic fungi.  The emerald ash borer beetle targets ash trees, which are prevalent in Minnesota's northern marshlands, and the insect has also caused infestation problems i…