Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist
Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic
beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the
summer of 2002. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the inner bark of
ash trees, disrupting the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients.
Emerald ash borer probably arrived in the United States on solid wood
packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes originating in its
native Asia.
We want your help to keep this pest out of Kentucky!!
Please do not bring anything into Kentucky that may harbor this pest.
In states that have this beetle, many infestations were started when people moved infested ash nursery trees, logs, or firewood into uninfested areas. Shipments of ash nursery trees and ash logs with bark are now regulated out of quarantine areas. Transporting firewood outside of the quarantined areas is illegal, but many people are not aware of this restriction. Transport of infested firewood remains an ongoing concern. PLEASE – do not move any ash firewood or logs!
We want your help to keep this pest out of Kentucky!!
Please do not bring anything into Kentucky that may harbor this pest.
In states that have this beetle, many infestations were started when people moved infested ash nursery trees, logs, or firewood into uninfested areas. Shipments of ash nursery trees and ash logs with bark are now regulated out of quarantine areas. Transporting firewood outside of the quarantined areas is illegal, but many people are not aware of this restriction. Transport of infested firewood remains an ongoing concern. PLEASE – do not move any ash firewood or logs!
A lot more information about this destructive beetle can be found at:
http://www.emeraldashborer.info//
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