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Update on the Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) in Ontario - Canada

From North American Plant Protection Organization's (NAPPO) Phytosanitary Alert System

August 8, 2007 - 

On July 20, 2007, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of additional trees infested with the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the City of London, Ontario. The affected trees, which were identified by City of London staff, were located just within the quarantine area in the City of London. The area consists of mainly industrial properties. Property owners in this area have been previously notified of the restrictions on the movement of firewood and ash material to prevent the artificial spread of the pest.

On July 31, 2007, the CFIA reported finding additional trees infested with the emerald ash borer (EAB) at two new sites in the City of London. Because these new sites are located outside of the current quarantine zone, the CFIA will implement quarantine measures for them. Property owners in these areas will be issued Notices of Quarantine advising them of restrictions on the movement of firewood and ash material to prevent the artificial spread of the pest. All property owners within the city who have been issued Notices of Quarantine cannot move ash materials or firewood from their properties except to the Oxford Ash Processing Depot (1450 Oxford Street West) for disposal.

The CFIA is currently inspecting all ash trees within one kilometre of the most recent finds to detect any EAB populations that may exist, and will adjust the quarantine area in the City as necessary based on the survey data.

There are currently five areas in South-western Ontario regulated for EAB: Essex County, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Lambton County, Elgin County, Parts of the City of London.

Under IPPC Standards (e.g., ISPM No. 8), EAB is considered present (only in some areas of Ontario) and subject to official control in Canada.

For more information on the EAB, please visit the CFIA website at www.inspection.gc.ca

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Contact: Ken Marchant, Network Specialist (Emerald Ash Borer) / Specialiste du reseau des programmes (agrile du frene), Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Agence canadienne dinspection des aliments, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, e-mail/courriel: marchantk@inspection.gc.ca

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