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EAB Educational Materials & Hubs

Tagged as: municipal foresters, pest, EAB, Emerald Ash Borer

 Pamphlets and other educational materials are available for municipal foresters or others who must educate the public about EAB. Below is a list of products, some in limited quantities, and a list of hubs. Note (very important): contact the "hub" prior to picking up the materials, to make sure there are enough of the items you need.

EAB Products Available

  • General EAB Brochure [PDF. Download free Adobe Reader to view.]
  • Pocket identification cards: These laminated wallet-sized cards have a ruled edge and show actual size EAB adults, larva, exit holes and look alike exit holes.
  • Firewood warning poster: An 8 1/2 " x 11" poster with photos and a general warning about the risks to forest health associated with moving firewood.
  • “Bumper-Magnets” with the "Don't Move Firewood" message.
  • EAB Pest Alert: Technical in nature, the bulletin is available to download at http://www.emeraldashborer.info/files/EAB.pdf or in paper form at distribution centers. Spanish versions are also available.
  • EAB exhibit poster: Choice of two.
    • Available from the University of Illinois, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. Charges are direct printing costs to the university. Requests should be directed to: James E. Appleby, Dept. NRES, 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 or phone 217-244-3431 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The laminated color poster can be used inside as well as outdoors. Information on how to detect emerald ash borer infestations is presented using color photographs on a dark background. Photographs of insects that might be confused with the emerald ash borer are also shown. Cost: $50/each plus shipping.
    • Download, print and mount on a 30" x 40" board. Poster is now available in an editable version on the IAA website. This 30"x 40" poster can be printed out on a large format printer (available at most copy centers), mount it to foam core board, and display on an easel. Designed by Village of Mount Prospect.


EAB “Hubs” That Dispense Products

Kankakee County Extension Office
1650 Commerce Drive
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-933-8337

Chicago Horticulture Extension
Attn: Ron Wolford
3807 W. 111th St
Chicago, IL 60655
773-233-0476

Countryside Extension Center
6438 Joliet Road
Countryside, IL 60525
708-352-0109

APHIS Des Plaines
Attn: Jeffrey Coath
2300 E Devon
Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-699-2400

IL Dept Of Agriculture
Attn: Mark Cinnamon
9511 Harrison St
Rm A-169
Des Plaines, IL 60016
815-787-5476

Northwest Municipal Conference
Attn: Mike Walczak
1616 E Golf Road
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-296-9206

US Forest Service Evanston
Attn: Tom Dilley
1033 University Pl. Suite 360
Evanston, IL 60201
847-866-9311 ext 14

Lake County Extension Office
Attn: Sharon Yiesla
100 S U.S. Highway 45
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-223-8627

Morton Arboretum
4100 IL Rte. 53
Lisle, IL 60532
630-725-2110
630-719-2425

Dept. Of Natural Resources Springfield
Attn: Reinee Hildebrandt
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
217-785-8771

Kane County Extension Office
535 S Randall Rd.
St. Charles, IL 60174
630-584-6166

Univ. Of Illinois Urbana
Attn: Jim Appleby
S408 Turner Hall
1102 S Goodwin
Urbana, IL 61801
217-244-3431

Dupage County Extension Office
1100 E Warrenville Rd, Suite 170, Naperville, IL
630-955-1123

McHenry County Extension Office
1102 McConnell Rd. Box 1430
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-3737

Kendall County Extension Office
7775b Illinois Route 47
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-5823


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