Agrilus planipennis found in Manitoba (CA)
In December 2017, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae – EPPO A2 List) in the city of Winnipeg in Manitoba. This is the first time that A. planipennis is reported from Manitoba. The finding was made outside the regulated area which includes several municipalities in Canada, mainly in Southwestern Quebec and Southern Ontario. Phytosanitary measures have immediately been taken to prevent any further spread of the pest. Movements of firewood of all species, as well as of ash trees, ash nursery stock or ash wood (including wood chips, wood packaging or dunnage) out of the regulated area are subject to restrictions.
The situation of Agrilus planipennis in Canada can be described as follows: Present, only in some areas of Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba, under official control.
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- Government of Manitoba. Emerald ash borer in Manitoba. https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/forestry/health/eab.html
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
News release (2017-12-07) Emerald ash borer confirmed in Winnipeg. https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2017/12/emerald_ash_borerconfirmedinwinnipeg.html
News release (2018-01-24) Emerald ash borer regulated areas expanded. https://www.canada.ca/en/food-inspection-agency/news/2018/01/emerald_ash_borerregulatedareasexpanded.html