Thanks for visiting Wisconsin's Emerald Ash Borer Resource. On August 1, 2008, emerald ash borer was positively identified in southeast Wisconsin. Now that EAB has been found, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the information in the section labeled "Topics of Interest." If you suspect an infestation of emerald ash borer (EAB), please contact us immediately by calling 1-800-462-2803 or e-mailing DATCPEmeraldAshBorer@wisconsin.gov.

NEW! First find of EAB in Wisconsin

The WI EAB Resource is brought to you by the following agencies. Please visit their EAB Web pages for additional information on EAB.

WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

University of Wisconsin - Madison

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An early indication of EAB infestation is the dying back of the ash tree crown. Learn how to recognize EAB crown dieback here. Learn the other EAB symptoms here.

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The latest science and research on emerald ash borer has been incorporated into the state's EAB Response Plan. Click here to read the new document.

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• Survey Information
• Survey Map (pdf)
• Purple Trap Survey
• Purple Trap Survey Map (pdf)
  

• What does EAB look like?
• Ash tree or not? (pdf)
• Signs & Symptoms
• State Response Plan
• EAB in Wisconsin (pdf)
• EAB Infestation in North America (pdf)
• Firewood
• WI EAB Program (pdf)
• Newsletter Archives
• Easy Guide for EAB Regulations

• Insecticide Options & Effectiveness (pdf)
• EAB Community Toolkit
• Native Borers and EAB Look-alikes (pdf)
• Ash Tree Alternatives - Report (pdf)
• FAQ About Firewood Use in State Parks (pdf)
• FAQ About the Emerald Ash Borer for Woodlot Owners (pdf)

  More Publications

• Cooperative Emerald Ash Borer Project
• USDA – APHIS Plant Protection & Quarantine (PPQ)
• US Forest Service
• Morton Arboretum