How to identify and treat ash trees infected with the Emerald Ash Borer (Illustrated)

Did you know that you can treat ash trees that are impacted by the emerald ash borer? It’s true, and best of all if you treat them early enough, you can even save the tree's life! Let's take a look at this illustrated guide to treating ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer.

What is the emerald ash borer?

The emerald ash borer is an emerald-colored beetle whose larvae begin in the bark of the ash tree. Within only a few years, the emerald ash borer will burrow in the bark of the ash tree to the extent that it kills the tree. 

Can I kill emerald ash borers without harming my tree?

Yes, there are pesticide treatments that kill the larvae of the emerald ash borer. If they are applied annually, they can kill the ash borer in its larval stage. This can eventually stave off future infestations once the beetle's life cycle is severed. 

Can ash trees be saved once they are infected with the emerald ash borer?

Yes, there are treatments available that are easy to apply. And as long as they are applied early enough in the infestation, the ash borer can be killed before killing the ash tree. According to this infographic as long as the treatment is started before too much of the interior of the ash tree has been destroyed. 

How can I stop emerald ash borers from killing my ash tree?

Products such as the Safari in the infographic can work to start killing ash borers within 2 weeks. Best of all the treatment lasts for a whole year. Not only does this product kill the ash borers larvae, but it also kills the beetle itself. While there are many beneficial bugs, ash borers are not one of them!

Ash trees are a tremendous resource in America, and we are losing them at an alarming rate. Work quickly if you can to save your local ash trees. The treatment is affordable and costs much less than having to remove a dead tree from your property. Check out NuFarmInsider for more info, and be sure to take a tour of our lawn care blog for homeowners. 

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