Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Ash Trees Disappearing

Ash trees in Ohio are being destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer at an alarming rate. Ashes are a common and important tree in Ohio forests as well as both urban and rural landscapes.

The Emerald Ash Borer is a beetle from Asia that has killed millions of ash trees in Canada, the Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic since 2002. The adult beetle itself causes little damage to the tree. However, the larvae feed under the bark, interrupting the movement of water and nutrients. Most trees die within a few years of infestation.  All Ash trees in Central Ohio are at risk for infestation and we are beginning to see many trees declining and dying.

There are treatments available, although no cure for a tree that is infested. Once treatment is started, it must be continued on an annual basis to save the tree. So, before beginning treatment, first consider the importance of each Ash tree in your landscape. Trees that are still healthy (no infestation or showing no signs of decline due to infestation) are good candidates for treatment while trees that have a significant infestation and have begun to decline may need to be removed and replaced with another specimen. 

If you have Ash trees that need to be evaluated and/or removed, Call Buckeye Landscape for professional advise
614-866-0088

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