(KNZA)--An informational meeting has been set in Troy on an invasive insect threatening local ash trees.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture, K-State Research and Extension in Doniphan County and the Kansas Forest Service will hold the meeting on the Emerald Ash Borer Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30 in the evening at the Troy Community Center, located at 1225 Last Chance Road.

Information will be presented on how to identify the insects, detect when they are damaging a tree and what to do about it.  

Homeowners, landowners and concerned residents are encouraged to attend the meeting. There is no cost to attend, but RSVP's are requested by contacting the Doniphan County Extension Office at 785-985-3623.

In April, the Kansas Department of Agriculture along with the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in Doniphan County.

That came after several larvae were removed by KDA staff in March from an ash tree in a native stand of timber in rural Doniphan County near Bendena.