Wisconsin issues quarantine for elongated hemlock scale that includes Michigan - DotCMS
Wisconsin has issued a quarantine for elongated hemlock scale that includes Michigan, restricting movement of host materials from infested areas.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators space on July 24, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in or near quarantined areas in Wisconsin and Michigan. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately upon publication of the quarantine order.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pesticide & Pest-Control Applicators continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
A quarantine order now restricts the movement of hemlock and other host plants, plant parts, and related materials from infested counties to prevent the spread of elongated hemlock scale.
Who it affects
Structural pest-control firms, lawn/ornamental applicators, agricultural applicators, and fumigation companies operating in or near quarantined areas in Wisconsin and Michigan.
What you must do
Cease movement of regulated articles from quarantined areas; obtain compliance agreements or permits for any exempted movements; inspect and treat infested materials as required.
Deadline
Immediately upon publication of the quarantine order.
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