Agriculture Department Announces Detection of Emerald Ash Borer In Pennsylvania (Jun 27, 2007) Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive beetle that destroys ash trees, has been detected for the first time in Pennsylvania and a quarantine will be imposed for Butler, Lawrence, Allegheny and Beaver counties.
People who suspect they have seen Emerald Ash Borer should call the department's toll-free pest hotline at 1-866-253-7189. For more information about Emerald Ash Borer, visit http://www.emeraldashborer.info/ or call 717-772-5229.
