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- First detected in Vermont in early 2018, the invasive, ash tree-killing beetle has spread to 11 of the state’s 14 counties, and further spread is inevitable, said Kathy Decker, forest protection health manager for the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
vtdigger.org/2021/04/25/as-the-emerald-ash-borer-munches-on-vermont-tries-to-protect-the-ash-trees-that-are-left/As the emerald ash borer munches on, Vermont tries to protect ...
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Vermont. This page provides resources to support Vermonters in understanding the threat, slowing the spread, and managing the impacts of EAB. To learn more about EAB, watch this short video on EAB basics or explore the UDSA APHIS story map.
- Slow The Spread of EAB
Emerald ash borer (EAB) infestations naturally spread one to...
- Identify Emerald Ash Borer
Adult beetles emerge in late May/early June; Bark splitting...
- Identify Ash Trees
HOW TO IDENTIFY AN ASH TREE. In Vermont, we have three...
- Quarantine Information
On January 14 th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
- Impact
Vermont brings in at least $2.6 million annually in revenue...
- Regulations
Below you will find information on state and federal...
- Slow The Spread of EAB
Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in almost all counties in Vermont. Is emerald ash borer under a federal quarantine? No. Emerald ash borer was officially de-regulated by the federal government in 2021. What agricultural problems does emerald ash cause? Emerald ash borer is a forest pest.
Jul 25, 2024 · The emerald ash borer, an invasive pest that kills ash trees, has been detected in 13 Vermont counties and is still spreading. But towns often don’t have the budget, or the guidance, to address...
The Emerald Ash Borer, or EAB, is an invasive insect from Asia, infecting and destroying ash trees that it inhabits. It was first discovered in Vermont in February of 2018, including parts of Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, Orange, Washington, and Windham Counties.
Jul 3, 2024 · There is another federal program to slow the emerald ash borer, though: parasitoid wasps, which target the insect’s larvae. They’ve been in Vermont since 2020, which is still too early to gauge an impact.
May 10, 2024 · The emerald ash borer can be slowed, but not stopped, in eliminating most ash trees. It’s been six years since the emerald ash borer was first spotted in Vermont. The bugs’ larvae eat through the inside of ash trees, disrupting their circulatory systems and ultimately killing them.
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The majority of ash trees infested with emerald ash borer will die. The emerald ash borer poses a threat to Vermont's economy and ecology. It spreads very quickly, is difficult to detect, and eradication is not expected.