Emerald Ash Borer in Vermont

Emerald ash borer (EAB) has been confirmed in Vermont. This page provides resources to support Vermonters in understanding the threat, slowing the spread, and managing the impacts of EAB. The known EAB Infested Area is shown in the map below.

VIEW LARGER MAP - The Infested Area location is also available on the ANR Atlas. 

How to Identify EAB and Ash Trees

• Learn the Signs and Symptoms of EAB and Native Look-a-likes
• Identify Ash Trees

Recommendations to Slow the Spread of EAB

• Moving Ash from the Infested Area
• Ash Processing Options
• For Forest Landowners
• For Tree Care and Clearing

Quarantine Information

• Quarantine Information
• USDA Federal EAB Quarantine Boundary

EAB Detections in the Northeast 

• Vermont
• Maine
• New Hampshire
• Massachusetts
• New York
• Canada

 Resources for:

Forest Landowners and Managers

• Information for Forest Landowners
• UVA Policy on Forest Management Plans and Amendments
• Webinar: Silvicultural Considerations for Vermont’s Ash within the Context of EAB
• Trap Tree Protocol for Forest Landowners 

Homeowners

• Homeowner's Guide to Emerald Ash Borer
• Options for Protecting Ash Trees from EAB with Insecticide Treatments
• FAQs on the Potential Side Effects of EAB Insecticides
• My ash tree is dead.. now what do I do?
• Planting New Trees

Municipalities

• Community Planning - goes VT Urban & Community Forestry's website
• Municipal Management Webinar Series

Volunteer and Educators

• First Detection of EAB in Vermont (video)
• EAB Powerpoint Presentation
• EAB Presentation Notes
• Share this 2-minute video on social media: Keeping VT Forests Beautiful and Healthy
• Share these posts on your Front Porch Forum or social media sites!
• Pack Marshmallows, Not Firewood poster
• Don't Bring Firewood Into Vermont poster (contact Meredith Whitney if interested)
• 10-minute video on EAB signs and symptoms
• Activities from USDA APHIS
• EAB bingo game boards and cards
• Activity packet from emeraldashborer.info
• Vermont Arbor Day workbook activities
• What's That?! 10 EAB scenarios

Other Online Resources

• Emerald Ash Borer Information Network
• Hungry Pests - USDA APHIS
• US Forest Service - Northern Research Station