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Emerald Ash Borer's Presence Expands in Central and Southern Illinois

The dreaded Emerald Ash Borer or EAB has expanded its presence to more Illinois counties. The invasive pest responsible for killing millions of ash trees in North America, has been confirmed in 14 new counties, including five that are located outside the current state quarantine zone intended to prevent the spread of the beetle.

Scott Schrimer is the E-A-B program manager for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. He says traps used by the department uncovered signs of the bugs in new areas in Central and Southern Illinois.

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Schirmer talks about the southern expansion of EAB.

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Newly-infested counties are encouraged to begin putting the quarantine restrictions into practice. For further information about the beetle, visit www.IllinoisEAB.com on the internet.

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