缅因州确认本尼迪克塔出现首例翡翠白蜡钻蛀，扩大了隔离区。 Maine confirms first emerald ash borer infestation in Benedicta, expanding quarantine zones.

缅因州官员证实在本尼迪克塔发现了新一批灰钻虫, 这标志着该地区首次发现这种害虫. Maine officials confirmed a new infestation of the emerald ash borer in Benedicta, marking the pest's first detection in that area. 这一发现促使现有隔离区扩大, 制这种侵入性甲虫. 官员认为它是通过人类移动受感染的木材来到达的, The discovery prompted an expansion of existing quarantine zones to contain the invasive beetle, which officials believe arrived via human movement of infested wood like firewood. 缅因州森林管理局敦促公众报告发现的树木, 并避免运输柴火来保护该州的树. The Maine Forest Service is urging the public to report sightings and avoid transporting firewood to protect the state's ash trees.