The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently released a statement regarding the expansion of regulated areas for the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) after this insect was found in new areas of Metro Vancouver this year. The EAB has now invaded Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, and New Westminster in British Columbia.
The Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) is an invasive beetle that can attack and kill entire populations of ash trees within 8-10 years. This has the potential to cause serious damage to wildlife habitat and urban areas. The EAB spreads to new areas via ash wood products and all types of firewood. It can also fly for up to 10 kilometers.
Remember to avoid transporting firewood to new areas and to get a CFIA-issued movement certificate if you are planning to move ash products out of an EAB regulated area.
Read the full news release here
Learn more about the Emerald Ash Borer here