08-12-2009
EAB Found in Kenosha County
Contact: Mick Skwarok
608-224-4745
PRESS ADVISORY
2009 Emerald Ash Borer Survey
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
August 12, 2009
CONFIRMATION OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN KENOSHA COUNTY
Details of Latest Confirmation:
One adult EAB beetle was discovered on a survey trap on the east side of the city of Kenosha on Monday, August 10, 2009. The beetle was sent to federal identifiers on Tuesday, August 11, and subsequently confirmed as EAB on Wednesday, August 12. The beetle was discovered during a routine inspection of the trap.
Where Else Has EAB Been Found in Wisconsin:
The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been discovered so far in six Wisconsin counties, including the latest discovery in Kenosha County. The other counties are Brown, Crawford, Ozaukee, Vernon and Washington.
Quarantined Counties:
EAB quarantines currently exist in Crawford, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Vernon and Washington counties. Quarantines are pending for Brown and Kenosha counties.
Resources:
Background information regarding EAB can be found on the web at www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov.
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Contact: Mick Skwarok (DATCP) at 608-224-4745 (office) or 608-219-1492 (cell)
Bob Manwell (DNR) at 608-264-9248 (office) or 608-209-8148 (cell)
The Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Program includes partners from the following agencies:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin and UW-Extension
US Forest Service
US Dept. of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Plant Protection
and Quarantine
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