An emerald ash borer detection box sits at the top of the mountain. (Click to see full screen.)
As I stated in my earlier post about the Emerald Ash Borer (see below), the large purple triangular-shaped objects you see hanging in an area ash trees are important detection tools being used in this effort to see if the Emerald Ash Borer is in the area. These “purple traps” are 24 inches long and covered in glue, and it is important that they not be touched, removed or disturbed. The picture above is one hanging on top of the mountain as you enter Huletts.
Please do not be alarmed if you see them, they do not indicate that the insect is here, they are placed throughout towns in NY to see if the EAB is spreading. So far none have been found locally.