08-28-2009
EAB Found in Milwaukee County
Contact: Donna Gilson
608-224-5130
PRESS ADVISORY
2009 Emerald Ash Borer Survey
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
August 28, 2009
CONFIRMATION OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY
Details of Latest Confirmation:
An EAB larva was discovered in the City of Franklin on August 27. The larva was sent to federal identifiers on August 27, and subsequently confirmed as EAB on August 28. City public works officials observed ash trees showing signs of EAB, including D-shaped exit holes, on August 26. State officials were notified, and survey specialists arrived on site to conduct further evaluation with public works staff. A larva was found after peeling the bark on a suspected tree.
Where Else Has EAB Been Found in Wisconsin:
The tree-killing emerald ash borer has been discovered so far in seven Wisconsin counties, including the latest discovery in Milwaukee County. The other counties are Brown, Crawford, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Vernon and Washington.
Quarantined Counties:
EAB quarantines currently exist in Brown, Crawford, Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Vernon and Washington counties. State and federal regulators are considering quarantine for Milwaukee County and possibly neighboring counties.
Media Availability:
Staff from the City of Franklin, DATCP and DNR will be available to answer questions and assist with story gathering on Friday, August 28, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the location where the larva was found. The location is at the intersection of West Hilltop Lane and South 35th Street, near Southwood Glen Elementary School, 9090 S. 35th St., Franklin, WI 53132.
Resources:
Background information regarding EAB can be found on the web at www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov.
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Contact: Donna Gilson (DATCP) at 608-224-5130 (office)
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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