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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:52Building the Trap: Plastic Panels and PVC Pipe
- 01:36Building the Trap: Securing it Upright
- 03:10Setting the Trap and Catching EAB Beetles
- 05:13Results: Testing Different Trap Configurations
- 05:33Conclusion
Effective traps to attract and capture the emerald ash borer (EAB) are a key element of detecting and managing this invasive pest. Double-decker traps, placed in full sun near ash trees, incorporate visual and olfactory cues and were more likely to capture EAB than other trap designs in field trials.
