Emerald Ash Borer in Wayne County

The emerald ash borer has been found in Wayne County North Carolina. Other counties where EAB has been reported include Granville, Person, Vance and Warren.

Link to the NCDA announcement:
http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2015/3-15WayneEAB.htm

 Links to EAB information:
http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/Plant/entomology/EABProgram.htm
http://www.ncforestservice.gov/forest_health/fh_eabfaq.htm
http://www.emeraldashborer.info/files/E-2938.pdf
http://www.emeraldashborer.info/#sthash.nuLWCt3M.us4nCFGQ.dpbs

Homeowners and landowners are encouraged to report any symptomatic activity in ash trees to the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division hotline at 1-800-206-9333 or newpest@ncagr.gov. The pest can affect any of the four types of ash trees grown in the state.