Свалка в Бисмарке прекратила раздачу дров после обнаружения опасного жука

Bismarck Landfill halts all firewood distribution following Emerald Ash Borer discovery BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Bismarck Landfill is halting all firewood distribution, effective immediately, following the recent detection of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer in the capital city. Under the new directive, residents will no longer be allowed to pick up or purchase firewood from the landfill, whether free of charge or for sale. City officials state that this quarantine measure is crucial to slowing the spread of the destructive beetle and protecting healthy ash trees across Bismarck and its surrounding communities. “We appreciate the public’s understanding and cooperation as we work to help slow the spread of this invasive insect,” said Toby Sheldon, Bismarck’s Solid Waste and Landfill Superintendent. EAB is a wood-boring beetle native to Asia that feeds on and ultimately kills all species of native ash trees. Because the insect’s larvae can exist undetected inside firewood, transporting wood out of infested areas is one of the primary ways the pest spreads to new regions. Copyright 2026 KFYR. All rights reserved.