Asian Longhorned Beetle Update 1/8/2021

From the ALB e-newsletter of 1/8/2021:

OHIO – First detection in June 2011

Regulated Area: 56.5 sq. miles*

56.5 – Clermont County (Tate and Williamsburg Townships)

Infested Trees: 21,273

  • 21,188 – Tate Township
  • 48 – Monroe Township
  • 3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
  • 34 – East Fork Recreational Area

Removals: 110,430

20,373 Infested:

  •    20,288 – Tate Township
  •    48 – Monroe Township
  •    3 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
  •    34 – East Fork Recreation Area

90,057 High-risk hosts

  •    72,544 – Tate Township
  •    1,138 – Monroe Township
  •    0 – Stonelick/Batavia Township
  •    16,375 – East Fork Recreation Area

Surveys: 3,517,882

* Monroe Township declared eradication in September 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by .5 sq. miles. Stonelick and Batavia Townships declared eradication in March 2018, resulting in a reduction of the regulated area by 5 sq. miles.

Ground and aerial survey crews continue to conduct delimiting surveys, inspecting all host trees throughout the regulated areas in Clermont County. Staff continues to monitor regulated areas, respond to service calls and conduct training sessions for compliance agreements. To report suspicious activity, please call 513-381-7180. Infested trees are removed throughout the year, as they are detected. The wood disposal yard located at 2896 State Route 232 in Bethel is open for business: Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Wood chips are available for residents from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the first Sat. of every month, however wood chips will not be available on Sat., April 4. Click Ohio for more information.

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