Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Continues to Spread Despite Quarantines

Ash Trees: Beware!

The Emerald Ash Borer has now been discovered in West Virginia, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Kentucky. New quarantines are being established by USDA Animal and Plant Inspection Service. (APHIS).

This borer, first discovered in Michigan in 2004 threatens to destroy the entire Ash species. Prevention is only possible with pesticide treatments prior to heavy infestation. Quarantines do not appear to be working.

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One Response to “Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Continues to Spread Despite Quarantines”

Irvine Pest Control says:

June 13, 2010 at 11:49 am

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