Thursday, May 20, 2010

Emerald Ash Borer continues its march into Pennsylvania

Emerald Ash Borer has continued its spread into Pennsylvania and has now been detected in Bedford County.  This pest has been devastating the native ash trees as it has spread from the orignial introduction in Michigan.  The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is again urging campers not to move firewood since it is the primary way that this pest is spread.  See the PA Department of Agriculture website for the full news release.