Emerald Ash Borer found in Tennessee

Via the Bugwood Blog -
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture announced yesterday (July 27, 2010) the discovery of emerald ash borer. This is the first detection of the destructive tree pest in the state. Tennessee's Agriculture Commissioner says they will be working closely with federal officials to determine the extent of the infestation and take steps to slow its spread. The emerald ash borer was found last week at a truck stop in Knox County near the Loudon County line. Click here to read the full article.
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For more information on Emerald Ash Borer in Illinois, go to http://www.agr.state.il.us/eab/ or http://illinoiscapsprogram.blogspot.com/