Department Of Agriculture Looking To Identify Emerald Ash Borer

St. Michael MN

12 April, 2022

2:35 PM

Description

Press release from the Wright County Government: April 8, 2022 In 2018, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Wright County. There are 32 counties in the state with Emerald Ash Borer. To help control the spread, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture enacted a quarantine to limit the movement of firewood and ash material into and out of Wright County. The following links will help you identify the bore, affected areas throughout Minnesota and regulatory information. Emerald Ash Borer Identification Minnesota EAB Distribution Map Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Regulatory Information According to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, "May 1 – September 30 is the flight season for EAB. This means that EAB adult beetles are emerging from infested wood or trees and flying in search of new hosts during this time". If you believe you have a tree suffering from Emerald Ash Borer, reach out to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Plant Protection 1-888-545-6684 [email protected] This press release was produced by the Wright County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.