Ash Trees in Danger in Our Area

(Link Montclair Emerald Ash Tree Confirmed)
https://www.montclairnjusa.org/government/departments/community_services/arborist___shade_trees/emerald_ash_borer_confirmed_in_montclair/

The Emerald Ash Borer, an insect that has been wreaking havoc on ash trees in the central United States for the last few years has finally invaded our area.  This insect feeds only on ash trees and repeated feedings can lead to tree death.  Once infestation has begun, trees often die within 2-4 years.

It is said that over the next few years. 99{7441e487f227dbd1e0d0d8c3b75bcec9fb02872f348e8f6979cf633b8f9dcf63} of NJ ash trees will die due to emerald ash borer infestations!

American Tree Experts are here to help!

What can you do if your trees are infected?

Well first you need to know if your tree is an Ash tree.

Even if you do identify your trees as Ash it is can be very hard to spot signs of an infestation

Is Your Tree An Ash?

Green Ash Tree

White Ash Tree

Some Signs & Symptoms To Look For

The damage is usually diagnosed by 1/8” D-shaped exit holes in the bark or by the serpentine winding trails seen when loose bark is peeled away.

Even with the above information you may not notice the signs until it is too late. We here at American Tree Experts have been dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer specifically in Montclair, New Jersey quite often. We can treat and prevent your ash trees from becoming infected and help trees that are already infected.