Ash Borer Info

What is all the hoopla about this insect?

This is one of the most destructive insects that we have ever encountered. Though we have gained large amounts of information fighting other insects successfully, Asian longhorn beetle, gypsy moth and the like, we are having no success in killing or controlling this insect biologically.

Only as the larvae feed on treated trees, have we been able to kill them.

The states of Michigan and Ohio have over 30,000,000 dead ash trees. That’s thirty million! There has been a 100% kill of all ash trees in the infected areas that were not treated. This insect threatens to eliminate the ash tree from our urban forest.

Ash trees that are considered valuable must be treated in order to insure their survival. Ping’s Tree Service has the knowledge and qualified tree care professionals to protect your trees from an otherwise certain death if this pattern continues unchanged. We have Certified Arborists that know how to combat these invaders.

What is the life cycle of the EMERALD ASH BORER?

EMERALD ASH BORER produces only one generation per year. Adults emerge from late May through early August, with emergence peaking in early July. They feed on foliage for one to two weeks prior to mating.Females produce 68 to 90 eggs in their life time, which are laid individually on the bark surface or

As larvae hatch, they tunnel into the tree, where they feed on the cambium or phloem, in the outer sapwood.

Larvae continue to feed through the summer and into the fall, with most completing their development prior to over-wintering in the outer bark or just under the inner bark within the outer inch of the sapwood. Pupation occurs in mid to late spring. Adults emerge soon thereafter to complete the life cycle.

Can’t I just wait? No, even healthy trees MUST be treated to prevent death from this pest. 65 million untreated dead ash trees prove this is true

We treat both residential and commercial ash trees for emerald ash borer, so call (317) 298-8482 now!

Emerald Ash Borer

Trees at Castleton Mall in

Indianapolis Affected by

Emerald Ash Borer

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