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The Emerald Ash Borer: Expert Advice for Optimal Health and Beauty
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is highly destructive to ash trees, disrupting water and nutrient flow in the larval stage and potentially causing tree death if untreated. With EAB now present in Littleton, protecting ash trees is crucial, especially considering they comprise 15% of Colorado’s urban forest. Treatment is particularly effective during the larvae’s feeding window from early summer to fall.
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FAQs ABOUT EMERALD ASH BORER SERVICES
Can you spray for EAB?
Yes, at ArborScape, we provide specialized spraying services for emerald ash borer infestations. Our team utilizes approved insecticides that target the ash borer larvae, effectively treating and protecting your ash trees.
What is the most effective treatment for EAB?
The most effective treatment for emerald ash borer often involves a combination of insecticide injections and spraying. At ArborScape, we tailor the treatment to the specific condition and size of your ash trees, using cutting-edge techniques and environmentally responsible products.
What is the solution to the EAB problem?
The solution to the emerald ash borer problem requires a comprehensive approach, including prevention, detection, and treatment. ArborScape’s professional services encompass regular inspections, early detection, and integrated pest management strategies that minimize the risk and control existing infestations.
How effective is the EAB treatment?
The ash borer treatment provided by ArborScape is highly effective when applied correctly and at the right time. Our team of experts carefully assesses the situation to determine the most appropriate treatment plan, ensuring optimal results and the health of your ash trees.
What attracts the EAB?
Emerald Ash Borers are attracted to stressed or weakened ash trees. Factors such as poor soil conditions, drought, or physical damage can make trees more susceptible. ArborScape’s preventative maintenance and tree care services help mitigate these factors, keeping your trees healthy and less appealing to these pests.
What they look like?
The Emerald Ash Borer is a metallic green beetle about 8.5 to 14 mm long and 3 to 4 mm wide, with a slender body. Its head is small with large, dark eyes, and it has short segmented antennae and thin legs. The underside may appear reddish-gold. The larvae are white or cream, elongated, and segmented. Eggs are small, oval, and white or cream, laid in tree bark crevices.
What to check your Ash Tree for to see if you have EAB:
To check if your ash tree has an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation, look for the following signs:
- Thinning Canopy: Noticeable loss of leaves or dieback in the upper part of the tree.
- D-shaped Exit Holes: Small, D-shaped holes about 1/8 inch wide on the bark where adult beetles emerge.
- S-shaped Galleries: Winding, S-shaped tunnels under the bark created by larvae feeding.
- Bark Splits: Vertical splits in the bark, often revealing the S-shaped galleries beneath.
- Epicormic Sprouting: New shoots growing from the trunk or main branches, especially near the base of the tree.
- Woodpecker Damage: Increased woodpecker activity and damage as they feed on the larvae.
- Presence of Adults or Larvae: Seeing the green adult beetles or white larvae on or under the bark.
Checking for these signs can help determine if your ash tree is infested with EAB.
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