Emerald Ash Borer Paper | Workbook Activities

Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) Report

This extra credit report is worth 15 points to be added to your exam pool.of points.

Write a 4-6 page report that is typewritten and double spaced that covers the following questions.

  • What is the Emerald Ash Borer?
  • Where is it from?
  • Why is it in the US?
  • What problem is it causing?
  • What is the extent of the damage it is causing?
  • What is the current damage in Michigan like?
  • Why does Iowa need to be concerned about it?
  • What is the likely outcome of this beetle moving to Iowa in the next 5 years?
  • What can we do about this problem?
  • What is being done about this problem?
  • How can you tell if the ash borer is in your area? What are the signs?

You can add more information other than what I have suggested above but pictures, maps, diagrams and illustrations will help a lot in making your paper more captivating and interesting.  However, these figures in your paper do not count towards the length of the paper.

DUE DATE: During the final exam