Richland County Added To Gypsy Moth Quarantine Zone

Two counties have been added to Wisconsin’s gypsy moth quarantine zone, posing movement restrictions and inspection requirements on plant and wood products exported from the area. The state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced Tuesday that Eau Claire and Richland Counties are the latest to join the quarantine zone in an attempt to slow the invasive insect’s westward expansion in the U.S. Plant nurseries, Christmas tree growers and lumber mills will be most impacted by the growing quarantine zone, according to DATCP, but individuals and families are also asked to take precautions when traveling for camping trips. Patio furniture, campers, boat trailers, firewood and other items stored outdoors should be inspected for gypsy moths before traveling west.