Emerald Ash Borer

The emerald ash borer is a green beetle native to Asia and Eastern Russia. Outside its native region, the emerald ash borer (also referred to as EAB) is an invasive species and is highly destructive to ash trees in its introduced range. The emerald ash borer was first discovered in America in June 2002 in Michigan. It was accidentally brought to the North America in ash wood used in shipping materials.

EAB Life Cycle
The adult emerald ash borer emerges May – July and the female lays numerous eggs in bark crevices and between layers of bark.

The eggs hatch in 7-10 days into larvae which bore into the tree where they chew the inner bark and phloem creating winding galleries as they feed. This cuts off the flow of water and nutrients in the tree, thereby causing the tree’s dieback and death.

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In order to control this insect we use a  state of the art tree injection system called TREE-äge. This product is injected into the base of the tree according to label conditions and is the only effective treatment in order to control this insect. TREE-äge is labeled for a two year control for this pest insectand is the industry standard for proper plant health care on ash trees in WNY.

Call TREE MEDIC today if you suspect any harmful insects feeding on your trees!
The earlier you treat the sooner you can save your trees.

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