Nova Scotia

Emerald ash borer (EAB) was first confirmed in the province of Nova Scotia in Bedford on September 21, 2018. (Original News Release)

Province-Specific EAB Information:

• Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council – EAB Page 

Contacts for EAB Information or Reports

• Report any detections of EAB immediately to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency 

• Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council – Report an Invasive Species Online Form

Quarantine:

• EAB Regulated Areas of Canada

Ash tree alternatives:

• A Guide for Successful Tree Planting 

List of Regulated Areas in NS:

• Halifax County

This page was updated on June 23, 2025. An updated list of county-level detections will be available soon.