PRESS ADVISORY
2009 Emerald Ash Borer Survey
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

CONFIRMATION OF EMERALD ASH BORER IN KENOSHA COUNTY

Details of Latest Confirmation: One adult EAB beetle was discovered on
a survey trap on the
east side of the city of Kenosha on Monday, August 10, 2009. The
beetle was sent to federal
identifiers on Tuesday, August 11, and subsequently confirmed as EAB
on Wednesday, August
12. The beetle was discovered during a routine inspection of the
trap.

Where Else Has EAB Been Found in Wisconsin: The tree-killing emerald
ash borer has been
discovered so far in six Wisconsin counties, including the latest
discovery in Kenosha County.
The other counties are Brown, Crawford, Ozaukee, Vernon and
Washington.

Quarantined Counties: EAB quarantines currently exist in Crawford,
Fond du Lac, Ozaukee,
Sheboygan, Vernon and Washington counties. Quarantines are pending for
Brown and Kenosha
counties.

Resources: Background information regarding EAB can be found on the
web at
www.emeraldashborer.wi.gov.

Contact: Mick Skwarok (DATCP) at 608-224-4745 (office) or 608-219-1492
(cell)
Bob Manwell (DNR) at 608-264-9248 (office) or 608-209-8148 (cell)

The Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Program includes partners from the
following agencies:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
University of Wisconsin and UW-Extension
US Forest Service
US Dept. of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service –
Plant Protection
and Quarantine