Quarantine Enforcement Action
 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), along with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), conducted inspections at the St. Croix Weigh Station near the Minnesota and Wisconsin border. A total of 26 vehicles were inspected for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Gypsy Moth Quarantine violations.
No EAB Quarantine violations were witnessed, however there were three Gypsy Moth Quarantine violations in which the USDA issued limited permits. The drivers failed to carry their self-inspection certification which is required for all loads originating from within a Gypsy Moth Quarantine. The permits allow the drivers to continue their route but are required to be thoroughly inspected by USDA officers for egg masses once their final destination has been reached.
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Ash ID Training Available!
 Training sessions to help
identify ash tree material at brush or tree waste site collections will be held
by the MDA and the University of Minnesota (UofM).
The sessions will provide participants with tips and tools to identify standing
ash trees, ash logs and ash brush. There will also be a short session on
EAB identification, biology and quarantine.
The training sessions will be
held:
Tuesday,
August 17, 2010 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Midway
Ramsey County Yard Waste Site
2013
Pierce Butler Rt, Saint Paul, MN
August
19, 2010 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Minnetonka
Public Works Facility Brush Drop-Off Site
11522
Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka, MN
These sessions are free to
attend but, registration is on a first come, first served basis. Space
is limited, so register early. To register, e-mail or call the
"Arrest the Pest" hotline (if you call you will need to leave a
message).
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 EAB Community Preparedness Manual now Online
The presence of EAB can negatively effect a community financially and otherwise. The EAB Community Preparedness Manual provides guidance to communities managing the losses associated with EAB. The manual also includes valuable
information from various resources that will help a community prepare for the
arrival of EAB. |
