Emerald Ash Borer
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Do I need to worry or check into any of these?
Looks like the only tress that are ash trees are the 2nd and 4th ones. Best way to identify an ash is that the leaves are in pairs directly across from each other.
Check this out... http://www.extension.iastate.edu/psep/Publications/EAB/FAQSUL21AshTrees.pdf
Bump. I've lived in my home for the past two years; I think the tree in back is an ash, and I've never done anything to treat this. I don't think it is infected (not really sure how I would know). Is it worth it to have a company come out and treat it, or should I just buy some of those capsules mentioned earlier in this thread?
Can you post a picture of it? Ash borer starts at the top. You'll notice tiny D shaped holes at the top and there will be white patches in the bark.You'll also notice a lot of woodpecker activity because they are trying to eat the larvae. An infected tree will also leaf out a ton at the bottom because it is trying to save itself. The capsules/pellets only work on smaller trees, about 8 inches max. It's worth to have it treated because it will cost more to have it taken down.
How did it look last year? Anything like this?
No picture right now, I'll try to get one later. The leaves were spread out pretty evenly last year from what I remember. I haven't noticed any white bark. We did have some woodpeckers, so that's probably the only warning sign I've noticed.Can you post a picture of it? Ash borer starts at the top. You'll notice tiny D shaped holes at the top and there will be white patches in the bark.You'll also notice a lot of woodpecker activity because they are trying to eat the larvae. An infected tree will also leaf out a ton at the bottom because it is trying to save itself. The capsules/pellets only work on smaller trees, about 8 inches max. It's worth to have it treated because it will cost more to have it taken down.
How did it look last year? Anything like this?