Emerald Ash Borer Still in Oak Creek's Crosshairs

Oak Creek is continuing its efforts to fight the invasive emerald ash borer by spending another $8,000 to treat 330 trees this fall.

Oak Creek will spend a total of about $13,000 treating ash trees this year. Half of that money will be reimbursed by a grant from the state Department of Natural Resources.

The ash tree-killing beetle can be found throughout Oak Creek, Franklin, South Milwaukee and other parts of the upper Midwest. Oak Creek since the borer was discovered in November 2009. The insect

Oak Creek has a seven-year plan to treat, remove and replace the thousands of ash trees in the city. Letters have been sent to residents in treatment areas explaining the process and encouraging them to treat or remove ash trees on their property.