If you think you’ve spotted an Emerald Ash Borer:
• Call the Arrest the Pest hot line at 1-888-545-6684 or 651-201-6684.
• Email arrest.the.pest@state.mn.us.
• Go to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture web site, www.mda.state.mn.us and look for the Emerald Ash Borer program. Review the checklist, "Do I have Emerald Ash Borer?"
Other resources:
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• University of Minnesota Forest Resources Extension 612-624-3020
• County forestry officer, SWCD office or city forester.
Seed collection information:
http://forest.nrri.umn.edu/ash, watch the video or call Mike Reichenbach, 218-726-6470 for more information.
States and provinces where it’s been found:
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia and New York. Ontario and Quebec, Canada.
First detectors:
Minnesota has 240 volunteer first detectors trained to investigate reports of emerald ash borer sightings. The hope is to train additional first detectors.
