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Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive, metallic-green beetle that poses a severe threat to ash trees across North America. Originally from Asia, this pest was first detected in Minnesota in 2009 and has since spread rapidly, devastating ash tree populations. EAB larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients, ultimately leading to its decline and death, often within 2-4 years of infestation.

Why Treatment is Important

Protecting your ash trees from EAB is a crucial decision that offers significant benefits:

Cost-Saving Alternative: 
Treating healthy ash trees or those in the early stages of infestation is often significantly less expensive than removing a dead or dying ash tree. Removal costs can be substantial, especially for large trees.

Preserves Healthy Trees: 
Treatment allows you to keep your mature, healthy ash trees, preserving your property's aesthetic value, shade, and environmental benefits. It's an investment in your landscape and the local ecosystem.

Maintains Property Value: 
Healthy trees contribute to property value. Protecting your ash trees from EAB helps maintain your home's curb appeal and overall worth.

How the Treatment Works

WH Tree Services offers professional and effective EAB treatments to protect your ash trees. We utilize a safe and proven injection method that delivers insecticide directly into the tree's vascular system.

Safe Injection Method: 
Our trained professionals use a low-impact injection method that minimizes environmental exposure while maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment within the tree.

Schedule and Frequency: 
Treatments are typically most effective when applied annually or biennially, depending on the product used and the infestation level in your area. Our experts will assess your tree's condition and recommend an optimal treatment schedule.

Best for Early Intervention: 
EAB treatments are most successful on ash trees that are healthy or have minimal signs of infestation (less than 30% canopy dieback). While treatment can help advanced cases, early intervention yields the best results.

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EAB hole

Take Action Against Emerald Ash Borer

Contact us today to schedule an EAB treatment or inspection for your ash trees.

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