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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Emerald Ash Borer

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Updated May 1, 2009
Essential Information about Emerald Ash Borer for Nebraskans

News Releases and Articles


Identification, Biology and Management


Information from USDA-APHIS

North American Distribution Map of EAB (Full Screen)
North American Distribution Map of EAB (8.5" X 11" Print Size, 7 MB)
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Information from Nebraska Department of Agriculture


Who to Contact in Nebraska

Feel free to contact UNL Extension Entomology and the Nebraska Forest Service for more information about emerald ash borer.

If you suspect that you have found emerald ash borer in Nebraska, please first contact your local Extension Office to verify or disqualify your find. If your Extension educator also believes your specimen to be emerald ash borer, a protocol will be initiated involving the following agencies so that emerald ash borer infestations will be promptly verified, located, and managed.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension:
Fred Baxendale, Department of Entomology, (402) 472-8699, fbaxendale1@unl.edu
Jim Kalisch, Department of Entomology, (402) 472-8691, jkalisch1@unl.edu

Nebraska Forest Service:
Mark Harrell, Forest Health Program Leader, (402) 472-6635, mharrell2@unl.edu
Laurie Stepanek, Forest Health Management Assistant, (402) 472-6635, lstepanek2@unl.edu

Nebraska Department of Agriculture:
Julie Van Meter, State Entomologist, (402) 471-2394, julie.vanmeter@nebraska.gov
Kay Kromm, State Survey Coordinator, (402) 471-2394, kay.kromm@nebraska.gov

USDA-APHIS:
Vicki Wohlers, State Plant Health Director, (402) 434-2345, Vicki.B.Wohlers@aphis.usda.gov
Tim Miller, Plant Health Specialist, (402) 434-2345, Timothy.P.Miller@aphis.usda.gov
Jeff Marker, Emerald Ash Borer Compliance Officer, (402) 896-8256, Jeffrey.D.Marker@aphis.usda.gov
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