The emerald ash borer has been found in Wayne County. Other counties in North Carolina where EAB has been reported include Granville, Person, Vance and Warren.

Link to the NCDA announcement:
http://www.ncagr.gov/paffairs/release/2015/3-15WayneEAB.htm

Emerald Ash Borer. Image by Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry Archive

Links to EAB information:
http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/Plant/entomology/EABProgram.html

Homeowners and landowners are encouraged to report any symptomatic activity in ash trees to the NCDA&CS Plant Industry Division hotline at 1-800-206-9333 or newpest@ncagr.gov. The pest can affect any of the four types of ash trees grown in the state.