Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees in the northern US since its arrival in 2002. This beetle is hitchhiking on firewood infesting new areas at an alarming rate. Florida ash trees are at risk, so please do not transport firewood from other states. If you think you have seen an emerald ash borer or a diseased ash tree, contact the DPI Helpline: 888-397-1517.
Dorsal and lateral views of adult emerald ash borer (DPI Photograph by Natasha Wright).
Emerald ash borer with size reference and trunk damage
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Updates
- Press Release 06-16-09: Bronson Announces A Program To Trap The Emerald Ash Borer
- EAB Trapping Program Video
(34MB) - Sample Submission Form
- EAB Pest Alert
- Florida EAB Trapping Program Poster
(1.3MB) - Firewood Video (30MB)
- Don’t Move Firewood - guidelines to help ensure the healthy future of Florida's state parks and forests
EAB Information
- FDACS/Florida Forest Service
- www.emeraldashborer.info/ - multinational effort to bring you the latest information about emerald ash borer
- US Forest Service
- USDA
- USDA-APHIS
- Invasive.org
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