New York finds emerald ash borer
New York finds emerald ash borer
Posted by L. Greenwood on Fri, 06/19/2009
For the first time, the emerald ash borer has been found in New York state. This is a sad, but not unexpected, discovery.
The borers were found by observant USDA employees near a highway. It is not known right now if this infestation is from contaminated nursery stock, the movement of firewood, or another vector.
To read the press release, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/55725.html
This find underscores the importance of not moving firewood no matter where you live, and no matter what bugs you might think do or don't live near you. The EAB was in NY, and we did not know... better safe than sorry!
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