Sunday, March 9, 2014

Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area

Are you in an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine area? Ash trees on your property may be at risk from this destructive pest because EAB only kills ash tree species. The EAB adults feed on the foliage, while the EAB larvae under the bark feed on their vascular system, killing them within 3 to 4 years. Losing important trees in your community can be visually and emotionally devastating. Being proactive is the key to fighting against EAB! 



An EAB management plan begins with a careful assessment of the condition of each ash tree, and calculations to compare the cost of the various option for treatment or removal. While some of the ash trees should undoubtedly be removed to diversity the species mix, it may be possible to save the healthier ones and chemically treat them to protect them until the EAB threat subsides. Here is a web link to Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Forestry, which focus on EAB and how you can start a management plan for your community.  

 
Web link to PA DCNR- EAB



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