General Information

Why is EAB important?

What does EAB Look Like?

What does an Ash Tree Look Like?

How Do I Know If My Trees Have EAB?

Where has EAB been found?

Regulations

Firewood Regulations

State and Federal Quarantines

Quick Link for Industry

Management Options, Tips and Tools

For Homeowners

For Woodlot owners

For Communities

For Professionals

What Is Wisconsin Doing About EAB?

Wisconsin's Response Plan

Survey Program

Upcoming Events

Featured Items Archive NEW: The emerald ash borer has been confirmed in a second Milwaukee County community. Click here to read details of the latest discovery. NEW: Eleven counties are currently under quarantine in an effort to help slow the spread of EAB in Wisconsin. The quarantine prohibits movement of materials that could spread the pest, such as nursery stock, timber, and hardwood firewood. Go here to see the latest quarantine map. (.pdf document) NEW: Fall is a great time to put up firewood for winter heating or the annual trip to deer camp. To make sure that the firewood you buy can be used just about anywhere in the state, purchase it from one of these DATCP-certified firewood dealers. Click here for the current list. (.pdf document) NEW: Wisconsin's EAB quarantine expands to include three southeastern counties. Read more. NEW: Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Milwaukee County. Read More. NEW: An EAB quarantine goes into effect August 22 in Brown and Kenosha counties. Read more. NEW: Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Kenosha County. Read more. NEW: Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Green Bay. Read more. NEW: Survey specialists are monitoring nearly 7,000 purple, sticky traps for signs of EAB in Wisconsin. Read more... NEW: We've received lots of calls recently on the Hotline from people who think they've found EAB on their property. Almost all of these turn out to be our native tiger beetle. For pictures of the tiger beetle and other insects commonly mistaken for EAB, click here. With the start of the busy summer travel season ahead, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has proclaimed May 17-23, 2009 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week to encourage state residents and visitors alike to learn about,and help slow the spread of, the tree-killing pest. Read more... Surveyors with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will hang thousands of traps in trees across the state to track the spread of the tree-killing emerald ash borer. Read more... Emerald Ash Borer quarantine now in effect in Crawford and Vernon Counties. Read more... Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Vernon County, Wisconsin on April 7, 2009. Vernon is now the third infested county in the state. Read more... Following an intense survey of the area where Wisconsin's first discovery of emerald ash borer was made last summer, state officials have concluded that the ash-killing pest is common throughout a nearly 8-square mile area. Read more.... EAB was found in southeast Wisconsin in August 2008. This highly destructive pest has already killed tens of millions of trees in other states and now threatens the estimated 770 million ash trees in Wisconsin. 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 Emerald ash borer is spreading rapidly with human help. Please keep firewood and other ash products local. Stay updated on firewood rules and advice and EAB quarantines and regulations. Slowing the spread is up to you! One of the most important and effective defenses we have against emerald ash borer is early detection. Today, learn what EAB looks like and how to spot it. Your knowledge and action may give our ash trees a fighting chance tomorrow. Hunters and others who may be doing some fall camping are reminded to leave the firewood behind and avoid spreading EAB. Read more. Emerald ash borer has been discovered in a recently planted ash tree in Kenosha County. Read more The fall and winter survey for EAB is underway. Read more Emerald ash borer may also bring some other unwanted pests to your door...unscrupulous pesticide applicators. Read more Emerald ash borer has also been discovered in Washington County. A four-county quarantine is now in effect. Read more Emerald ash borer has been identified for the first time in Wisconsin. The find was made in Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin. Read more Thousands of purple, sticky traps to dot countryside in continuing search for emerald ash borer, April 2008. Read more Gov. Jim Doyle declares May 18-24, 2008 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Read more The latest science and research on emerald ash borer has been incorporated into the state's EAB Response Plan. Read the new document. Wisconsin Ag Department Urges State Residents to Be On the Look Out for Rustic Planters That May Contain EAB, January 2008. Read more DATCP EAB Surveys Begin in Wisconsin; New Internet Resource Available, December 2006. Read more... APHIS Expands Federal Quarantine on Wood Products in EAB-infested States read more... Non-resident Hunters Urged to Leave Firewood Behind for Wisconsin's Gun Deer Season, November 2006.  Read more. Reduce the Risk of Spreading Emerald Ash Borer and Other Invasive Pests and Diseases. Don't Move Firewood! read more... DATCP Secretary Urges Wisconsin Residents to Burn Recalled Firewood, April 2007. Read more Comments Sought on Firewood Dealer Certification Rule, June 2007. Read more ext of the Governor Doyle's proclamation, proclaiming May 20-26, 2007 as Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. Read more Governor Doyle Urges Wisconsin Residents to Observe Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week, May 20-26, 2007. Read more State researchers have a new tool to help detect emerald ash borer, July 2007. Read more Hunters asked to join fight again EAB, November 2007. Read more DATCP crews ready for 2007-2008 EAB survey. November 6, 2007. Read more