Due to the extremely high number of EAB already on the landscape, the persistence of todays’ mature ash trees due to biocontrol alone is unlikely. The program hopes that biocontrol agents will be able to protect the next generation of ash trees, as parasitoid and EAB populations become more aligned. As these parasitoids establish alongside young regenerating ash, they can suppress EAB populations as trees grow to replace dead overstory ash.  Our current research across the state has found a persistent regenerating layer of ash seedlings and saplings, indicating ample opportunity for regeneration. Our parasitoid populations have established well in forests both recently infested with EAB, and those which have already suffered significant tree mortality. Parasitoids have demonstrated a strong ability to disperse from their release locations to nearby ash forests. We have quantified significant EAB mortality induced both by parasitoids and our local woodpecker populations. Current results indicate the mortality of EAB is enough to reduce reproductive rates close to, or below, replacement levels. This indicates static or falling pest populations within our regenerating ash forests. While the future of ash is still uncertain, these results provide promise for the regeneration of the species in our forests.  Future parasitoid releases are planned across the state, including in the SLELO region.