Louisiana

Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first confirmed in the state of Louisiana in Webster Parish in February 2015.

State-Specific EAB Information:

• Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry – Plant Pests and Invasive Species

• LSU AgCenter – Emerald Ash Borer

Contacts for EAB Information or Reports:

• Call the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry emergency line 1-855-452-5323

• Louisiana APHIS Contact:

  Joe Bravata, Louisiana State Plant Health Director

  Email: Joseph.J.Bravata@usda.gov

  Phone: (225) 298-5425

  Alt-Phone: (504) 715-9535

  Fax: (225) 298-5415

  Mailing Address:

  4354 S Sherwood Forest Blvd

  Suite #150

  Baton Rouge, LA 70062

Quarantine:

Louisiana has an active quarantine in effect for EAB-infested parishes.

• View the Louisiana emerald ash borer quarantine map here.

Ash Tree Alternatives:

• Louisiana is in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10

• Ash Tree Alternatives By Zone

Counties reporting EAB:

This page was updated on June 11, 2025.