Scientific name: Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky)
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Distribution
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is native to East Asia and was discovered in North America in 2002, though it may have been introduced as early as 1990 in solid wood packing material from Asia. Emerald ash borer has spread rapidly across the eastern United States due to the long-distance movement of infested ash firewood, nursery stock and other ash materials, as well as short distance natural flight. Emerald ash borer was found for the first time in Minnesota in 2009.
EAB is a serious invasive tree pest, and consequently a quarantine has been placed to help slow its spread to other areas. For information on EAB distribution and quarantine boundaries, refer to the MDA's EAB status map.
Where is EAB in Minnesota?
Emerald ash borer (EAB) is native to East Asia and was discovered in North America in 2002, though it may have been introduced as early as 1990 in solid wood packing material from Asia. Emerald ash borer has spread rapidly across the eastern United States due to the long-distance movement of infested ash firewood, nursery stock and other ash materials, as well as short distance natural flight. Emerald ash borer was found for the first time in Minnesota in 2009.
EAB is a serious invasive tree pest, and consequently a quarantine has been placed to help slow its spread to other areas. For information on EAB distribution and quarantine boundaries, refer to the MDA's EAB status map.
