Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Regulatory Information
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is a serious invasive tree pest. A quarantine restricting the movement of regulated materials has been established to help slow the spread of EAB to other areas in Minnesota.
View the Emerald Ash Borer status map to see current infestation locations.
Regulated Articles
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) considers the following materials regulated articles:
- Ash logs
- Ash tree waste
- Ash chips and mulch
- All non-coniferous firewood
Quarantined Counties
There are now 62 counties in the state with known EAB infestations.
The MDA issues quarantines for counties where EAB is confirmed to reduce the risk of spreading this tree-killing insect. The quarantine limits the movement of firewood and ash materials within Minnesota and out of infested counties.
View the Quarantine Map for details.
A virtual informational meeting for residents and tree care professionals in Lincoln and Pipestone counties will be held with experts from the MDA. Staff will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Emerald Ash Borer Virtual Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, September 30
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Register Here
EAB informational meeting presentation recordings are available on the MDA YouTube channel.
The public will also have an opportunity to provide input on the proposal to add Lincoln and Pipestone counties’ emergency quarantines to the state’s formal quarantine. The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantines now through November 6 and recommends adopting the quarantine on November 9.
Comments can be made during the virtual meeting or by contacting:
Mark Abrahamson
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155
mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us
Movement of Regulated Articles
Regulated articles may not be moved into Minnesota without written approval and proper documentation submitted to the commissioner of agriculture.
Regulated articles may not be moved out of a quarantined area, whether treated or untreated, unless accompanied by an MDA certificate.
MDA certificates are issued only after a Compliance Agreement (CA) is signed between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the company, city, county, agency, or organization seeking to move regulated articles.
A Compliance Agreement is a written agreement between a person or organization and a regulatory agency to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. For more information about Compliance Agreements, visit the Frequently Asked Questions or submit a report through Report A Pest.
