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Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan – City of Arden Hills Page 4 <br />Adopted by the City Council on April 11, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br />a. Private contractors are to use only the approved trunk injection method. <br /> <br />b. The City strongly encourages residents to utilize tree contractors that are <br />bonded, insured, and state licensed to apply commercial tree chemicals. <br /> <br />• The City will publicize the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s regulations for <br />handling ash wood removal. https://www.mda.state.mn.us/eab <br /> <br />• In an effort to encourage reforestation of private properties, the City will promote <br />Ramsey County’s Friends of the Parks annual tree sale and will pursue other EAB <br />programs that are available. <br /> <br />• The City will track the spread of EAB in surrounding communities in conjunction with <br />the Department of Agriculture. <br /> <br />The following is a list of resources for residents to review to learn about Emerald Ash Borer <br />symptoms, firewood requirements, and insecticide options. These will be listed on the City’s <br />website and updated as needed. <br /> <br />• Pest Alert-Emerald Ash Borer (PDF) <br /> <br />• Ash Tree Identification (PDF: 7.95 MB / 2 pages) <br /> <br />• Signs and Symptoms of EAB (PDF) <br /> <br />• Map of EAB in USA (PDF) <br /> <br />• Minnesota Department of Agriculture EAB Quarantine <br /> <br />• Firewood Restrictions & Safe Handling Guidelines <br /> <br />• Homeowner Guide to Insecticide Selection, Use and Environmental Protection <br /> <br />• Ash Tree Waste Disposal Sites within Hennepin-Ramsey-Houston County