PLANT HEALTH CARE
EAB larvae eat the delicate sapwood and prevent water and nutrients throughout the tree.
Here we are using two different anchor points to support the same branch.
Ash trees are a quickly disappearing species, mostly from the non-native insect, Emerald Ash Borer. EAB has been slowly moving through states, wiping out the ash population. However, the larvae are what actually kill the tree. After hatching from bark crevices, the larvae work their way into the tree. They eat and move, creating criss-crossing trails called galleries. This is at a crucial place in the sap wood, which is responsible for moving water and nutrients to the crown of the tree. When the infestation gets heavy enough, the tree is effectively girdled by the larvae and will die.
Ash trees can be treated several ways, but consistency is key.
This link to the UW-Madison's EAB info page contains a video about using a soil drench product to provide insect protection. https://eab.russell.wisc.edu/
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We offer treatments for ash trees using tree injection. This delivers the pesticide directly into the tree's tissue, creating much less likelihood of pesticide drift and guaranteed uptake by the tree. A treatment is good for two years and provides systemic insect prevention. ​​
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Spring 2026 look for Spongey Moth and Dutch Elm Disease treatments to be added to our Plant Health Care regimen.