An EAB identification has now been confirmed by the USDA in Blount County, TN. Blount County will now be added to the quarantine list beside Knox and Loudon counties, both of which were added in August 2010.
The quarantine prohibits the movement of ash wood, ash nursery stock, ash timber, or any other material that may transport the EAB.
People can expect to see more purple traps in that area as the survey continues. The purple traps are an important part of finding out just how bad an infestation may be. EAB's have been known to kill ash trees within 3 years of infestation.
Do your part!
Don't transport firewood - even within the state.
Don't buy or move firewood from outside the state.
Watch for signs of infestations in your ash trees. You can find a symptomatic checklist here: http://www.tn.gov/agriculture/regulatory/eabchecklist.html If you see signs, please notify the TDA's Regulatory Services Division at 1-800-628-2631
