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emailEmerald Ash Borer - Latest Information
September 15, 2009
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) continues to survey for the emerald ash borer (EAB). EAB detection surveys in 2009 will target high risk sites in unregulated counties. These high risk sites include areas in close proximity to regulated counties, campgrounds, nurseries, and sawmills.
August 25, 2009
As clean up continues from the storm that hit Vaughan last Thursday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to remind residents that restrictions for moving tree debris remain in effect. These restrictions are in place to prevent the spread of the Asian longhorned beetle (ALHB) and the emerald ash borer (EAB).
For EAB, movement restrictions are in place for debris from ash trees for the Greater Toronto Area including the regions of York, Peel, Durham and Halton and the cities of Hamilton and Toronto.
For information on disposal of tree debris in Vaughan, residents are encouraged to contact the City of Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit www.york.ca
July 10, 2009
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking action to slow the spread of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) in Southwestern Ontario. New Ministerial Orders have been created to restrict the movement of potentially infested materials from regulated areas.
The previous Ministerial Orders for Elgin County, Middlesex County, Lambton County, Essex County and the municipality of Chatham-Kent have been repealed and these areas are now regulated under one new Ministerial Order.
Huron County is now regulated under another new Ministerial Order. An updated Ministerial Order has also been issued for Norfolk County so that the measures in place are consistent in all regulated areas in Ontario and Quebec.
- News Release - CFIA Takes Regulatory Action to Slow the Spread of Emerald Ash Borer in Southwestern Ontario
- Current areas regulated for EAB by Ministerial Orders
June 4, 2009
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Welland, Ontario. The infested trees are located in the Carl Road and Darby Road area. The emerald ash borer poses no risk to human or animal health.
- News Release - Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Welland, Ontario
April 28, 2009
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is taking decisive action to stop the unintentional spread of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB). New regulations prohibit the movement of ash tree materials and firewood of all species from specific areas of Ontario and Quebec, as this is a key way the beetle is spread.
The movement of potentially infested material is restricted in four new areas that are regulated under Ministerial Orders. In Ontario, these areas include Toronto and surrounding areas, Sault Ste. Marie, and Ottawa and its neighbouring city, Gatineau, Quebec. A new Ministerial Order is also in place for Carignan, Quebec, and its surrounding municipalities.
February 27, 2009
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in the City of Hamilton, Ontario. The infested trees are located in the Upper Wentworth Street and Concession Street area.
The CFIA will be carrying out increased surveying of trees in the area to determine the extent of the infestation and affected property owners will be notified. Regulatory measures to control the spread of this pest will be based on information obtained through the surveys.
