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ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 28, 2011) – As part of a national survey for the emerald ash borer (EAB), the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has started hanging 2,600 14" x 24" triangular purple or green insect traps in ash trees statewide. Surveys, which are continuous and ongoing, are crucial to understanding the emerald ash borer’s impact in Maryland and determining the best course of action. In Prince George’s County, MDA will be also hanging 20 new green traps where we expect to collect beetles as part of the national “trap trial” study. This year, the battle to stop the spread of the emerald ash borer will include more intensive surveys in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore – including Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties for the first time as part of the national grid survey in areas 50 miles outside of known infestation areas. Additionally, MDA will use systemic insecticides to treat selected trees in and around the known infested area and release three biocontrol agents (beneficial insects) at selected sites.
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Applications for the Manure Transportation Project are now available on the Maryland Department of Agriculture website, www.mda.state.md.us . The applications are in two different formats, PDF and Excel. The Excel version contains calculations and linked data. This should provide for easier completion. The PDF version is basically a blank application that can be printed out then completed.
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Last updated: 04/26/2011