Here in the northern Miami Valley, Miami County Extension assists with technology, marketing, and educational support helping to protect Ohio’s position in the global marketplace. Miami County Extension also works to enhance and sustain the environment and natural areas in the state, balancing economic advancement with environmental stability. We look forward to assisting you with the issues and opportunities you encounter in dealing with Agriculture and Natural Resources in Miami County, Ohio.


EMERALD ASH BORER ALERT IN MIAMI COUNTY
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s emerald ash borer (EAB) quarantine includes Miami County, Ohio. The EAB quarantine includes the State of Ohio, and levies significant penalties for transporting firewood across county and state lines.
The USDA’s quarantine is issued in response to the destructive nature of this invasive plant pest and the significant threat it poses to the ash resource in our nation’s forests and residential landscapes. The quarantine regulations will help to mitigate the spread of the pest while the science community continues to work to develop solutions to combat EAB, including improved detection and control strategies. The ultimate goal is to eradicate this pest from North America.
To learn more about Emerald Ash Borer in Ohio, visit www.ashalert.osu.edu for updates and maps of affected areas.
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