Emerald Ash Borer Alert In Miami County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine includes Miami County, Ohio. The EAB quarantine includes the State of Ohio, and levies significant penalties for transporting firewood across county and state lines.
Adult Emerald Ash Borer
The USDA’s quarantine is issued in response to the destructive nature of this invasive plant pest and the significant threat it poses to the ash resource in our nation’s forests and residential landscapes. The quarantine regulations will help to mitigate the spread of the pest while the science community continues to work to develop solutions to combat EAB, including improved detection and control strategies. The ultimate goal is to eradicate this pest from North America.
To learn more about Emerald Ash Borer in Ohio, visit www.ashalert.osu.edu for updates and maps of affected areas.
