Ash borer found in Franklin
FRANKLIN — An emerald ash borer larva was found in the city of Franklin in southern Milwaukee County on Thursday, the state announced at midday Friday.
“The larva was sent to federal identifiers on Aug. 27, and subsequently confirmed as EAB on Aug. 28,” according to the announcement from the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
“City public works officials observed ash trees showing signs of EAB, including D-shaped exit holes, on Aug. 26,” the announcement states. “State officials were notified, and survey specialists arrived on site to conduct further evaluation with public works staff. A larva was found after peeling the bark on a suspected tree."
The ash tree-killing beetles or their larvae have been discovered previously the counties of Brown, Crawford, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Vernon and Washington.
EAB quarantines currently exist in Brown, Crawford, Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Vernon and Washington counties. “Regulators are considering quarantine for Milwaukee County and possibly neighboring counties,” according to the announcement.
Franklin is closest to the Racine County border. Waukesha and Walworth counties are the next closest.
To report a possible emerald ash borer infestation, contact the department by calling 1-800-462-2803 or e-mailing DATCPEmeraldAshBorer@wisconsin.gov.
Aug 28, 2009 at 2:55 p.m.
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"You guys are pretty funny but this is a very serious problem."
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Absolutely, I could not agree more! Being avid campers we have always followed the DNR rules for firewood in an attempt to minimize the spread of EAB.
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It's Friday and I couldn't pass up the opportunity for a little "humor". Lighten up!
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How was that for covering my ash? (sorry)
Aug 28, 2009 at 2:20 p.m.
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You guys are pretty funny but this is a very serious problem. This is not good news for people who do woodworking with this particular tree. In the short term it may drive prices down because there is so much Ash out there but in the long run the tree may not exist.
Aug 28, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.
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That kind of talk will get your ash burned...!!
Aug 28, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.
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Yep. Always check your trees for Ash Holes. If you hae a tree covered in ash holes you have a problem. Notify the DNR about your tree's ash holes.
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