At this time, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been confirmed in four Minnesota counties: Houston, Winona, Ramsey and Hennepin. These counties are under quarantine and have restriction and regulations pertaining to the transportation of ash wood or trees over county lines. Within these four counties, chemical treatments to protect valuable ash trees have been recommended. To date, no EAB have been confirmed in Chanhassen or Carver County. Treatment is recommended only within a 15-mile radius of a known infestation. Chanhassen and Carver County is outside of that radius and no treatment of ash is recommended at this time.

What can homeowners do?

• Don't move ash wood in Minnesota, including firewood and cut trees. Firewood certified by the MDA is ok to use anywhere.
• Become familiar with the symptoms of EAB. Visit the websites listed below.

For more information about Emerald Ash Borer including maps of confirmed infestations, identification, and treatment recommendations, visit the following web sites:

• www.emeraldashborer.info
• University of Minnesota Extension
• Minnesota Department of Agriculture