Emerald Ash Borer has been identified in South Dakota and an internal quarantine area was created which is continually monitored and updated. For information on the quarantine please visit https://emeraldashborerinsouthdakota.sd.gov/quarantine.aspx

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an introduced insect from China that is destroying ash trees across the eastern US and Canada. Through the movement of infested wood and nursery stock the beetle's range has expanded rapidly. South Dakota is heavily dependent on ash trees for urban and shelterbelt trees. The tree is also a common riparian tree across the state.

Emerald Ash Borer, Leah Bauer, USDA Forest Service