Two Weeks:
Emerald Ash Borer Virtual Informational Meetings
Wednesday, April 21
Two virtual open houses for residents and tree care professionals will be held on Wednesday, April 21. Experts from the MDA will give a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Registration: 10 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Emerald Ash Borer: Management Guidelines and Insecticide Treatments
Thursday, April 22
Please join the MDA to learn about EAB management guidelines and insecticide treatments. Jonathan Osthus, MDA, will go through EAB management guidelines developed for communities. Jeff Palmer, certified arborist, will discuss selection of good treatment candidates, preventative vs. reactive treatments, and limitations of different treatment options. The event will last 60 minutes with time for questions and answers. 1.0 Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be available for ISA Certified Arborists who attend.
Registration: April 22 at 11 AM
Public Comment Period Open
The public has an opportunity to provide input on the proposal to add Blue Earth County to the state formal quarantine. The MDA is taking comments on the proposed formal quarantine now through May 17 and recommends adopting the quarantine on May 21. The quarantine limits the movement of ash trees and limbs and hardwood firewood out of the county. The proposed quarantine language can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us/eab.
Comments can be made during the virtual meeting or by contacting:
Kimberly Thielen Cremers
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
625 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55155
kimberly.tcremers@state.mn.us
Fax: 651-201-6108
Minnesota Certified Firewood
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has certified ten firewood producers in the state of Minnesota for heat treatment of firewood. Look for the logo when purchasing firewood. It means the firewood is safe to move and is free of damaging pests, like emerald ash borer.
- Emily Forest Products / Katie's Firewood
- Minnesota Firewood LLC
- Moonlight Firewood
- Paul’s Fireplace Wood Inc.
- Price Firewood
- Pro Cut Firewood
- Sunset Firewood Company
- TSL Firewood
- WLC Firewood
- Wood Chuckers Firewood LLC
Certified Firewood Producers
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