Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine and Regulatory Information
The EAB is a serious invasive tree pest, and consequently a quarantine has been placed to help slow the spread of EAB to other areas in Minnesota (see Emerald Ash Borer Status in our state).
These are considered regulated articles by the MDA:
- Ash logs
- Ash tree waste
- Ash chips and mulch
- All firewood (non-coniferous)
No regulated articles are legally allowed to be moved into Minnesota without the written approval and the proper documentation provided to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
No regulated articles are legally allowed to move outside of a quarantine (untreated or treated), unless they are accompanied by a MDA certificate. MDA Certificates are only available when a Compliance Agreement (CA) is signed between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the a company, city, county, agency, or organization interested in moving the regulated article.
A CA is a written agreement between a person and a regulatory agency to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements. For more information about CAs please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Arrest the Pest Hotline.
Emerald ash borer found in Nicollet and Redwood Counties. Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place.
The public has an opportunity to provide input on the proposal to add Nicollet and Redwood Counties to the state formal quarantine. The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantine now through Thursday, January 6, 2022 and recommends adopting the quarantine on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Virtual open houses for residents and tree care professionals will be held on Wednesday, December 15th. Experts from the MDA will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session. The presentation will be recorded and made available the following day.
Emerald Ash Borer Virtual Informational Meetings for Nicollet and Redwood Counties
