What are the common Emerald Ash Borer questions? There are a variety of Emerald Ash Borer FAQ’s helping you to understand how EAB can affect your trees. Whilst there is a lot of information surrounding this invasive pest online, it is crucial to be informedabout a multitude of factors relating to the EAB.
In this blog, we will cover all of the most important questions that generally arise from our customers who have been unfortunate enough to encounter this invasive pest. In our experience, we’ve heard a lot of different questions from the Twin Cities area, so we’ve compiled a list of them below.
What is the Emerald Ash Borer? EAB is a highly destructive invasive beetle and a pest of ash trees.
What does the Emerald Ash Borer look like? EAB is metallic green in color, is about 0.5 inches long and has an iridescent back and bean-shaped black eyes.
How long can they live? The Emerald Ash Borer can live for up to 2 years.
How many trees has the Emerald Ash Borer affected? Estimates put the damage at 25 million trees in North America.
What is the importance of ash trees? Ash trees are an important part of the urban and rural landscape in the US. They provide windbreaks in rural and urban areas too. The wood from Ash trees is commonly used for materials such as furniture, hardwood floors, and electric guitars.
How is Emerald Ash Borer spread? The beetle is spread from shifting firewood to different places, as their flying range is not especially long.
When is the best time to treat Emerald Ash Borer? The best time to treat this problem would be from June to September, in line with the warmer months.
How much does it cost to treat EAB? EAB treatments can range from $100 - $150 per tree, depending on tree size and difficulty. You can always contact us for a quote here.
What are the symptoms of EAB? Symptoms can include canopy thinning, branch dieback, bark splitting, zigzag tunnels under the bark and D-shaped exit holes.
How do I identify an Ash tree? An Ash tree has 5-11 leaflets in a compound that are generally paddle-shaped.
Should I continue planting ash trees? Yes, ash trees make up an important part of the local flora and fauna of Minnesota.
Is EAB dangerous if left untreated? It could be dangerous to the health of the ash tree species. Many experts believe that EAB has the potential to make the ash species functionally extinct. This would have flow-on economic and environmental impacts for Minnesota.
How long does it take for a tree to die? This timeline can vary depending on the situation, but generally, within two years of observing symptoms, most of the crown of the tree will be dead.
Book a consultation with Birch Tree Care For all information relating to Emerald Ash Borer and their effect on local flora, you can book a no-obligation chat to work out the best response for your problem. Speak to a trusted and certified professional in order to ensure you're receiving expert advice on what to do.
