The emerald ash borer is a type of beetle that is native to northeastern Asia, but has since come to wreak devastation here in the United States. First discovered in Detroit in 2002, the voracious emerald ash borer quickly spread, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. Last year the insect was found in Delaware, bringing the danger ever closer.
Your beloved ash trees could be suffering from something besides Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in West Chester, but you want to be safe! If your trees are showing two or more of the symptoms below, chances are good that the EAB has arrived. Work with a certified arborist for early EAB detection for improved chances of a successful treatment and to stop the spread of this destructive wood-boring beetle.
Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week is May 21 – 27, 2017 – In order to bring awareness to the devastating effects of this invasive wood-boring beetle, this week has been established to bring attention to this ongoing infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer in Newark, DE and other areas of the country.
Wilmington, Delaware – April 28, 2017 – If you live in Wilmington, DE, your ash trees could be at risk from the devastating effects of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). These wood-boring beetles have made their way across the United States destroying millions of ash trees along the way.
The emerald ash borer, first discovered in the United States in 2002, was found in Delaware for the first time in August 2016. Emerald ash borer adults lay eggs in summer, and begin hatching as larvae in the spring. This life cycle indicates that your area ash trees could be in danger. Stein Tree Service recommends having your trees inspected to determine if any EAB activity is present.
Since first discovered in Michigan in 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has destroyed many of our nation’s ash trees. When treating the Emerald Ash Borer in West Chester, certified arborists have four main treatment options. Below are some signs that your trees may be infested as well as information about the types of treatment available.
Invasive insect species can be serious threats to ecosystems, especially if the species in question was imported into that ecosystem, which is precisely what is happening now throughout much of North America, with the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetle.
For over a decade the emerald ash borer (EAB) has left a path of destruction across the north eastern part of the United States. While the State of Delaware took steps over the last ten years to prevent the invasion from surrounding states, the emerald ash borer’s presence has been confirmed.
Stein Tree Service proudly announces that they are now certified to use specialized chemicals to safely treat the emerald ash borer in Delaware and Pennsylvania, including West Chester and Wilmington