Emerald Ash Borer
Ash trees, like all other trees, can get diseases and be attacked by different insects. But why do emerald ash borer so dangerous? The reason lays in difficulty of identifying emerald ash borers. They cause damage quickly and secretly. Once, you realized you have emerald ash borer problem it’s too late.
Ways of identifying emerald ash borer
- Emerald ash borer eggs are tiny and difficult to spot on the tree. After egg hatching, the larvae start boring through the bark and into the tree. The larvae stay under the bark for weeks stealing nutrients from trees food supply.
- Within the year, the top of the tree start to die and within three years a tree could be dead. Meanwhile emerald ash borers multiplied and
moved on to other trees. As a result, you might have thousands of ash trees dead. - Importance of identifying emerald ash borer
- Experts believe there are over 8 billion ash trees in the United States. People love to have ash trees for multiple reasons. They are beautiful trees providing plenty of shade. They are home for birds and squirrels as well as food source. It’s a wonderful tree to have in parks and along the streets as it can withstand impacts. People also value ash trees for its hardy wood. For all these reasons it’s important to identify and treat emerald ash borer.
Here are few signs that can help you in identifying emerald ash borer:
- Winding tunnels beneath bark
- Sawdust only found in tunnels
- d-shaped exit holes
If you have ash tree, it’s a good idea to regularly check your tree for any signs of emerald ash borer. If you suspect your tree is attacked by emerald ash borer, immediately contact your local CSU county extension office. Identifying emerald ash borer is extremely important. Call us at (720)248-0000 if you need help identifying emerald ash borer or have questions about tree spraying treatments.
