NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Widespread damage caused by the Emerald Ash Borer was spotted on a WSMV4 live camera. The camera, atop WSMV4’s First Alert Live Radar, showed dozens (if not hundreds) of trees that are now leafless thanks to this invasive pest.

WATCH THIS: Stunning damage by Emerald Ash Borer seen on WSMV4 live camera... #FirstAlert @WSMV #tnwx #kywx pic.twitter.com/WUXuu5Zc4V — Dan Thomas (@DanThomasWSMV) August 8, 2025

The Emerald Ash Borer, an insect native to Asia, has expanded its reach across the United States over the last several years. Millions of trees are being killed by the bug across eastern and central North America.

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The Emerald Ash Borer impairs an ash tree’s capacity to move water

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