Emerald Ash Borer Case Study

Since it was first discovered in Michigan in 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer has craved a path of destruction through the nation's Ash tree populations. When it comes to treating the Emerald Ash Borer in West Chester, certified Arborists have 4 main treatment options. Here's how they work, and they might be needed in your property.

Signs of the Emerald Ash Borer

Over the past several years, the Emerald Ash Borer has infested countless valuable ash trees throughout the area. Homeowners should be diligent in preventing additional spreading by treating infestations quickly. To determine if the Emerald Ash Borer has taken up residence in your trees, you want to look for:

D-Shaped Exit Holes
S-Shaped Galleries Under the Bark
Crown Die-Back
Defoliation
Increased Woodpecker Damage
Soil Application of Insecticides

Applied annually either around the time of the first seasonal bud, or a few weeks following,
Over the following two to three weeks, the insecticides enter the plant where they are consumed by the Emerald Ash Borer. As with soil application, care must be used to avoid contact with flowering plants to protect vital bee populations.

Trunk Injections

Another effective way to treat the Emerald Ash Borer in West Chester is through the use of trunk injections. Depending on the type of pesticide used, trunk injections can last up to two years between applications. Treating infestations this way requires a licensed professional to drill holes into the base of each tree to be treated.

Persistent Surface-Applied Contact Insecticides

Spraying the tree from trunk to crown is another way to treat for the Emerald Ash Borer. Biannual applications will be needed to kill both adults as they emerge from the bark and the larvae as they hatch. Caution should be used as there is a high risk of drift.

Which method is right for your property will depend on a lot of factors, such