The EAB is moving, and it now is found in a huge block of states throughout the midwest and mid-atlantic states. Today I read a great blog post about the newest county in PA to have EAB discovered in it- and they are right on the money.
"Bedford County is not contiguous with any of the other infested areas. So how did it move? The rapid spread of EAB throughout the Midwest into the east has been attributed to the movement of firewood... Breezewood is a hub of activity for summer vacationers on the move. The Bedford County Visitors Bureau talks about the town in these terms “Some call it The Travelers Oasis, some call it The Gateway to the South or even, The Town of Motels ... there are many names to define Breezewood, PA. All of them center around one thing. Breezewood is a town that is built to serve the traveler.” "
It is just that easy. A hub for travelers is a vulnerable spot for trees these days.
To read the whole blog post, visit
http://keystonegardening.blogspot.com/2010/06/sightings-by-tom-butzler.html
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