Seek Tree Care Consulting Before and After Emerald Ash Borer Infestations
Ash trees may not be unique to Ontario but they are standouts as a whole. They boast opposite branching, compound leaves and thick, raised bark that upon closer inspection resembles a mosaic of diamond shapes. Unfortunately, humans are not the only ones attracted to them. The species are also favored by an invasive insect known as the emerald ash borer. They are hard to identify and have the potential to cause a lot of damage. Therefore, property owners should seek tree care consulting services both before and after emerald ash borer infestations.
What makes the buprestids hard to identify? Simply put, they sport physical and behavioral characteristics that are similar to other beetles. Examples of other insects that fall into that category include, but aren’t restricted to two-lined chestnut borers, bronze birch borers, caterpillar hunters, six-spotted tigers and Japanese beetles. As such, it’s best to call on the services of tree care consultants that are experienced in identifying and eradicating wood-boring beetles.
Why You Should Speak to The Pros
Tree care consulting services generally go beyond identifying and eradicating emerald ash borers. That’s why they are helpful both before and after infestations. After an emerald ash borer problem has been solved, tree care consultants may offer prevention services designed to keep re-infestation concerns at bay. For example, it may be prudent to schedule IMA-jet injections between May and mid September. They tend to be peak periods of emerald ash borer activity.
Only seasonal inspections conducted by qualified arborists familiar with the pest will confirm or deny the need for preventive injections. Consultants may also recommend adding structural support to salvaged trees and amending the soil around them to help counteract stress leftover from the infestation. To learn more about emerald ash borers and why securing professional tree consulting services are the best way to handle them, you can follow along on Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact us here if you have any questions.
