Master Gardeners

The Problem of EAB in North America

• Where Does EAB Come From, And How Did It Get Here?
• How Do EAB Infestations Spread?
• EAB Identification and Biology
• Symptoms of EAB on Ash Trees
• What Actions Are Governmental Agencies Taking to Combat EAB in Indiana

At Risk: All North American Ash Trees

• Ash in Urban Areas
• Ash as Part of the Ecosystem
• Other Problems of Ash Trees

Quarantine

• How the Three-Level Quarantine Works
• Penalties for Violations of Quarantines
• Items Regulated by EAB Quarantine
• Compliance Agreements
  • Operators of Sawmills
  • Sellers of Hardwood Firewood of Any Type
  • Shippers of Ash Wood
• Disposal of Ash Wood Products in a Quarantined Area
• When No Compliant Ash Receiver Site Is Available
• Chainsaw Safety

Pesticides

• When Should Pesticides Be Used?
• Relative Value of Ash Trees: Recommendations
• Resistant Trees to Replace Ash
• Pesticides To Use
• Pesticides Information from Other States

Trees To Replace Ash in Indiana

Educating the Public About EAB: Community Projects for Master Gardeners

• Raising Awareness: Tagging Ash Trees In Your Community
• Scavenger Hunts: A Passport to Knowledge for Use in Public Gardens
• Teaching Homeowners to Identify Ash Trees and Scout for Signs of EAB

Resources

• PowerPoint Presentations
• Downloadable Printed Materials