RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Dispersal of Emerald Ash Borer within an Intensively Managed Quarantine Zone
JF Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF)
FD International Society of Arboriculture
SP 160
OP 163
DO 10.48044/jauf.2010.021
VO 36
IS 4
A1 Chris Sargent
A1 Michael Raupp
A1 Dick Bean
A1 Alan J. Sawyer
YR 2010
UL http://auf.isa-arbor.com/content/36/4/160.abstract
AB Emerald ash borer (EAB) (Agrilus planipennis) is one of the most destructive insect pests of urban trees in the United States. The objective of the current study was to determine the rate of spread of EAB in a quarantine zone where aggressive intervention tactics such as tree destruction occurred. Historical records were examined from the Maryland Department of Agriculture for the years 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2008, to determine the rate of spread of EAB in Maryland, U.S., within the quarantine zone. Despite attempts at eradication and public education, EAB persisted, and the leading edge of beetles moved away from the central infestation point at an average annual rate of 1 km per year and a maximum annual rate of 1.37 km per year between 2003 and 2008. This paper discusses the relative merits and limitations of this quarantine and eradication program and makes suggestions for future management of EAB.