Fairfax County Master Gardeners

Todd P. Haymore, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), announced survey results today that indicate infestations of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) appear to be confined to Northern Virginia.  Only 14 of more than 3,000 traps were positive for EAB.  All of these were located in Arlington and Fairfax Counties, areas already known to have EAB.

 "While we did see indications of continued EAB activity in Northern Virginia," said Commissioner Haymore, "we did not trap any borers in other parts of the state.  It is possible that the insect has spread to other areas, however, so in all likelihood, we will survey the state again in 2010."