Additional Asian Long-Horned Beetle Infestations Found in Toronto

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Toronto, October 12, 2007 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA) has detected a number of trees infested with the Asian long-horned beetle (ALHB),
an invasive insect native to Asia known to attack and kill healthy hardwood trees, in two
areas of the City of Toronto. ALHB does not pose a threat to human health.
The infested trees are located on predominantly residential and commercial properties,
located in the Jane Street and Finch Avenue and Jane Street and Sheppard Avenue areas.
These affected areas are within the existing Regulated Area; therefore, no additional
regulatory restrictions are required.
Based on the latest scientific information provided by the CFIA and the Canadian Forest
Service, it is believed that removing trees within 200 metres of the infested trees
identified by survey crews during the summer of 2007 will be sufficient to eradicate these
areas of infestation. Tree removal will occur in the affected areas after Notices to
Dispose have been delivered to affected property owners.
The CFIA offers compensation to property owners for trees removed to comply with a
Notice to Dispose. Compensation is provided on the basis of the direct costs to replace
the removed tree up to a set maximum amount. The maximum amounts are $300 per tree ordered
removed on privately-owned land, $150 per tree on public land, and $40 per tree in
woodlots.
In addition to the compensation package to assist with the planting of new trees, the CFIA
covers all the costs associated with tree removal, destruction and disposal. The CFIA
regrets that trees have to be removed from properties and takes all steps necessary to
minimize the impact.
Preventing and managing invasive species such as the ALHB is undertaken by CFIA to
strengthen Canadas long-term competitiveness, protect its forests and natural
environment, and contribute to the well-being of its citizens.
For more information on the ALHB
and on how to identify signs of infestation, please visit the CFIA website at
www.inspection.gc.ca or call us toll free at 1-800-442-2342. In Toronto, please call
416-665-5055.
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