
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 14, 2009
CONTACT: Michael Schommer, MDA Communications, 651-260-2956
Minnesota officials find emerald ash borer infestation in St. Paul neighborhood
Plans underway to quarantine firewood and certain ash material for Ramsey and Hennepin counties
ST. PAUL, Minn. “ The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced the discovery of an emerald ash borer infestation (EAB) in St. Paul just northeast of the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 280. This is the first detection of the destructive tree pest in Minnesota.
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The city of Apple Valley is currently offering subsidies to homeowners who opt to treat their oaks with an approved oak wilt preventative treatment. They will reimburse 50% of the cost of oak wilt treatments up to $500. You must only use one of the city’s licensed tree care companies. Here is a link to the required procedure on the city’s website. See items 4 and 5;