Emerald Ash Borer
A exotic beetle feeding on ash (Fraxinus sp.) trees was discovered in southeastern Michigan and identified in July 2002 as Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Larvae feed in the phloem and outer sapwood, producing galleries that eventually girdle and kill branches and entire trees. On April 21, 2004, Emerald Ash Borer was confirmed in Indiana.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
If you see this beetle or notice trees with signs of damage, PLEASE......
- IMMEDIATELY report the information by calling the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at (317) 232-4120.
- Note the date and location where you found the beetle or damaged tree.
- Capture the beetle in a plastic jar and place it in the freezer to kill it.
- Carefully wrap the beetle and send it to:
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology
402 West Washington Street, Room W290
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
- Governor's Proclamation: Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week May 22-28, 2011
- Stop the Ash Borer Beetle!
- Watch a Video Conference about EAB Hosted by Purdue Forestry & Entomology.
- Watch an Informational Meeting about Emerald Ash Borer Hosted by Purdue University
IDENTIFICATION AND INFORMATION
- Should I Use Pesticides to Protect My Ash Tree? - Purdue University
- Emerald Ash Borer Information - Purdue University
- Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes Chart (University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Reference for Recognizing Insect Galleries in Ash Trees (Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
- USDA-APHIS-PPQ Invasive Species and Firewood Information Page
- USDA Expands Quarantine in Illinois, Indiana & Ohio
- USDA Expanded Quarantine FAQ Fact Sheet
- Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees From Emerald Ash Borer
- Treating For Emerald Ash Borer with Bayer Advanced Tree & Shrub Insect Control Soil Drench - Purdue University
- USDA Informational Site
- USDA Forest Service Pest Alert
- Emerald Ash Borer - Michigan State University
- IDNR: Division of Forestry - Alternative Plantings for Ash
QUARANTINES/MAPS
Maps of Quarantined Sites in Indiana and the United States
- Interactive Map: Quarantined Areas and EAB Indiana Sightings
- Overview Map of All Quarantined Sites in Indiana (Updated March 14, 2013)
- USDA Quarantine Map (Updated October 1, 2012)
- Multi-State Map of Current Emerald Ash Borer Locations (Updated October 1, 2012)
Federal Quarantine Information
- USDA Expands Quarantine to Illinois, Indiana & Ohio
- USDA Expanded Quarantine FAQ Fact Sheet
- Michigan Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
- Ohio Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
- USDA Federal Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine
State Quarantine Information
- New DNR Firewood Rule - Important for Campers and Picnickers - March 16, 2012
- Firewood Compliance Agreement - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Compliance Agreement (Firewood Sales) - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Compliance Agreement (Shipper of Ash) - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Compliance Agreement (Receiver of Ash) - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Compliance Agreement (Industry Chipper) - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Compliance Agreement (Movers of Firewood) - Updated March 28, 2013
- Indiana Rule for the Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine - Updated May 1, 2012
PRESS RELEASES/NEWS
How You Can Help!
If you see this beetle or notice trees with signs of damage, PLEASE......
- IMMEDIATELY report the information by calling the Indiana Department of Natural Resources at (317) 232-4120.
- Note the date and location where you found the beetle or damaged tree.
- Capture the beetle in a plastic jar and place it in the freezer to kill it.
- Carefully wrap the beetle and send it to:
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology
402 West Washington Street, Room W290
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
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