May 2009

05/28/2009 11:02 AM
Kentucky finds EAB
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Tags: Outbreaks, Pests in the News

Kentucky has joined the ranks of states with emerald ash borer. The spread of EAB into this state, with many infested neighboring states, is not unexpected- but it is disappointing.

 

Why does emerald ash borer spread so fast? Mostly firewood moved by citizens. Occasionally contaminated trees sold by nurseries. But really, the problem lies largely with firewood.

 

05/26/2009 1:33 PM
Associated Press story on firewood
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Tags: Awards and Recognition , Don't Move Firewood updates, Pests in the News

Don't Move Firewood was featured in a recent Associated Press article on the threat of Asian longhorned beetles and moving firewood! I was quoted, and I think it is a great article. Read here for the full text or check out this good excerpt;
 

A coalition of government and private groups is working to spread the word about leaving firewood at home.

05/22/2009 4:33 PM
Have a good weekend
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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The end of emerald ash borer awareness week is coming fast- so is the start of the Memorial Day weekend. In both cases, if you are reading this blog, you know- don't move firewood. Buy it as near to where you will burn it as possible. Tell your friends about the problem of forest pests that hitchhike on firewood. And most of all- enjoy the outdoors!

05/18/2009 1:35 PM
News roundup for mid May
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Tags: Pests in the News

Summer is the season for the discovery and emergence of new forest pests. Between more people getting outdoors to enjoy the natural world, and the fact that live bugs and unhealthy trees are both easier to spot in the summer, it is a busy season.

 

Here are some interesting things, including some new infestation reports, that I've seen in the last few weeks.

 

Emerald ash borer infestation found in St. Paul, Minnesota

05/13/2009 12:52 PM
International Wildlife Film Festival!
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Tags: Awards and Recognition

Our short video, Introducing the Emerald Ash Borer, has won a Merit Award for Creative Approach at the International Wildlife Film Festival in Missoula Montana. It is being screened today at the historic Wilma Theatre- and we here at Don't Move Firewood are so excited!!

This past weekend, a giant Emerald ash borer was sighted in the Wild Walk parade, which marks the start of the film festival, in downtown Missoula.

In these exclusive photographs, you can clearly see that the EAB was found right in the heart of the city.

 

05/04/2009 1:05 PM
The other bats
Posted by: L. Greenwood
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Tags: Pests in the News

Bats (the furry, night flying, bug eating kind) are in trouble from a strange, unknown disease. Scientists don't know how it spreads, but to protect bats, the Forest Service is closing access to caves all around the eastern US.