Meeting focuses on spread of Emerald Ash Borer in quarantined Oneida County

RHINELANDER - Researchers found Emerald Ash Borer's in Oneida County for the first time in early October. The county is now under quarantine. Organizers for the Wisconsin Headwaters Invasives Partnership wanted people to understand why Monday night.

The quarantine means you shouldn't move firewood out of the county.

Wisconsin DNR Forest Health Specialists Linda Williams spoke at James Williams Middle School Monday night. She says there are signs to look for on trees. The beetle is a given, but you'll most likely never see them.

Full story: WJFW

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