Emerald ash borers are found in several parts of Canada, and they can spread just as easily among firewood toting Canadians as they do with firewood toting Americans.
A recent press release from the CFIA (like the USDA for the US) summed up the issue really well.
The pest does not move far on its own, even with an ability to fly, but it can spread quickly by the movement and transportation of infested ash products and firewood. Slowing the spread of infestation is considered the most effective way to deal with EAB.
If you need firewood, buy it locally. If you’re going to a cottage or campsite, buy your wood there and leave it behind when you go. Moving a single piece could introduce the pest to new areas and compromise the health of our region’s forests.
To read the whole press release, visit here
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