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
The MDA has confirmed EAB in Todd County. There are now 60 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.
Virtual Informational Meeting
The MDA will host a virtual informational meeting for residents and tree care professionals in Todd County.
EAB Informational Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 14th
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Register for the Todd County EAB informational meeting.
A recording of the meeting will be made available on the MDA YouTube channel.
Public Comment Period
The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantine now through June 5, 2026, and recommends adopting the quarantine on June 10, 2026. 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.
