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The Emerald Ash Borer
How Can I Help?
Community involvement is vital in combating the spread of EAB. Here are steps you can take:
To help stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Vermont, you can:
- Report sightings: Report any suspected EAB sightings to vtinvasives.org or call the EAB hotline at 1-866-322-4512
- Use local firewood: Avoid moving firewood, which can spread the EAB
- Treat ash trees: If you have an ash tree on your property, you can consider treating it with chemicals. You can consult an ISA Certified Arborist to assess if your tree is suitable for treatment
- Remove dead or dying trees: Remove and replace dead or dying ash trees with a different species
- Protect young ash trees: Protect young ash trees from deer browse
- Improve forest diversity: Improve the diversity of your forest by encouraging healthy trees and controlling invasive plant species
- Develop a plan for hazardous trees: Identify ash trees that may be at risk and develop a plan to reduce or remove the risk
- Use pheromone traps: Hang pheromone traps in trees in late spring to attract and capture EAB
- Stay Informed: Learn to identify signs of EAB infestation, such as D-shaped exit holes in the bark, serpentine galleries under the bark, and canopy dieback.
- Report Sightings: If you suspect an EAB infestation, report it to local forestry officials or the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation.
- Avoid Moving Firewood: Transporting firewood can inadvertently spread EAB to new areas. Use local sources of firewood to prevent this.
- Participate in Monitoring Programs: Engage in local initiatives aimed at detecting and managing EAB presence in your community.
