Signs to Watch For on Sturgis Ash Trees
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Sturgis Fact Bank
County Meade County
EAB status not yet confirmed
Population ~6,900 (2024 estimate)
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Canopy thinning, D-shaped exit holes, bark splitting over S-shaped tunnels, and heavier woodpecker activity are the signs to know. A local arborist can distinguish these from ordinary drought or wind stress common in the Black Hills foothills.
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Who do I contact if I spot a suspicious tree in Sturgis?
Report it to South Dakota DANR's forest health program for assessment.