The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) was discovered in Michigan in June 2002. It is a species of metallic wood boring beetle (Buprestidae) that attacks ash (Fraxinus), usually killing trees in one-three years. This beetles is now found in at least 10 states. All counties in the lower peninsula of Michigan are under some form of quarantine and isolated infestations of EAB have now been found in Ohio, Ontario, Illinois, Virginia, Indiana, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Missouri and Maryland . This insect was found in Wisconsin in July of 2008 in northwest Washington and northeast Ozaukee county around the village of Newberg. For current national information on Emerald Ash Borer, go to http://www.emeraldashborer.info

Emerald Ash Borer Toolkit