St. Paul, Minn. (KELO.com) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is placing Nobles County under an emergency quarantine after emerald ash borer (EAB) was found in the city of Worthington.
Because this is the first time EAB has been identified in Nobles County, the MDA will be enacting the emergency quarantine to limit the movement of firewood and ash material out of the county. This will reduce the risk of further spreading the tree-killing insect. A total of 19 Minnesota counties, including Nobles County, are now under a full or partial quarantine to prevent the spread of this highly destructive tree pest.
Residents of Nobles County are invited to an open house regarding the discovery of EAB in the county. Those attending the open house will have an opportunity to learn more about EAB, local options to deal with the insect, and hear how residents can limit the spread of the bug. Experts will be available to answer questions.
Emerald Ash Borer Open House
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
6-8 p.m.
Nobles County Government Center, Farmers Room
315 10th Street, Worthington, MN 56187
(Minnesota Department of Agriculture)
