Emerald ash borerThe emerald ash borer is an insect of the beetle family. It gets its name from the fact that it preys on ash trees. Although it is only about an inch long, the amount of damage it can do is considerable. Its larvae work inside the wood, digging winding galleries. Once the insect has developed wings, the flying bug emerges from the tree and attacks the leaves.
This insect is present in Quebec. To date, the emerald ash borer has no known predators, as such the potential damage this insect can cause is substantial. The insect can travel immense distances while residing in transported ash and other wood species in the form of trees, logs, packaging materials, crates, palates and beyond. This mode of transport is what brought the original emerald ash borer to North America from Asia. The effects of the emerald ash borer on the treesHow many years can an attacked tree last? Five years, at most. However, this varies with the age of the specimen. Younger trees can die in a single year.
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Over time, the tunnels that the larvae bore into the tree compromise the flow of sap. Thus, hindering the trees capacity to nourish itself. On the outside of the tree, when the insect is active, one may notice an early yellowing of the foliage or balding branches. The preferred route of infestation for the emerald ash borer is to start from the top of the tree and move downwards towards the base.
It is important to know that an attack on half of the tree usually leads to the tree being cut down.
At this stage, it is possible to determine whether the damage will be irreversible. At the time of the felling, the stump should be removed for precautionary measures These operations, including tree felling and stump grinding, must take place during specific times of year to avoid the spreading of emerald ash borer. The known periods of insect proliferation are from mid-March through to mid-September. Contact us to prevent your tree from reaching a point of no return.
It is important to know that an attack on half of the tree usually leads to the tree being cut down.
At this stage, it is possible to determine whether the damage will be irreversible. At the time of the felling, the stump should be removed for precautionary measures These operations, including tree felling and stump grinding, must take place during specific times of year to avoid the spreading of emerald ash borer. The known periods of insect proliferation are from mid-March through to mid-September. Contact us to prevent your tree from reaching a point of no return.
Identify the emerald ash borer as early as possible
It is essential to identify the emerald ash borer as early as possible when infestation begins to occur. A specific protocol has been developed for this purpose, which involves selecting a branch and debarking it. The success of the operation depends on its application during the fall or winter, when the larva has reached its maximum size. It is important to know how to interpret what you see, and our expert arborists have the necessary knowledge to do so. If you have ash trees or other tree specimens you would like to preserve, consider trusting our team at Emondage Westmount to take care of the business.
Locating the emerald ash borer
Signs of infestation are almost undetectable at the larval stage. It is when the insect starts to grow, that signs start to become visible. One potential identifier are holes that resemble the shape of the capital letter ‘D’. The insects make these holes as they emerge from the inside of the tree to bore into the leaves. You may also notice that bark is missing in some places. This is often the result of squirrels and woodpeckers seeking out the larvae. Additional observable features of trees containing emerald ash borer are leaking sap, and shoots invading tree trunks.
It is important to be mindful that diseases or infestations introduced by other insect species may produce similar effects, and oftentimes, natural damage to a tree may yield identical outcomes.
Our certified arborists can identify the signs of emerald ash borer correctly for homeowners across Montreal. Call 514-613-1117 today to learn more about our disease detection and other tree related services.
It is important to be mindful that diseases or infestations introduced by other insect species may produce similar effects, and oftentimes, natural damage to a tree may yield identical outcomes.
Our certified arborists can identify the signs of emerald ash borer correctly for homeowners across Montreal. Call 514-613-1117 today to learn more about our disease detection and other tree related services.
Prevention is still the best option for the emerald ash borer
The first rule of prevention is to simply avoid planting ash trees. However, this is not always an available option if these species were already established on a property, or were planted before the emerald ash borer was active. In these cases, the only thing left to do is to reduce the risk of spread. Planting other tree varieties is one way to do this. Consults our team of arborists at Westmount for advice or questions related to tree services. Another option to prevent the spread of emerald ash borer is to source local firewood.
To prevent the spread between regions, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for enforcing regulations regarding the transportation of wood from affected regions to others that are still free of the disease. Not only are vehicles affected, but also, the ash derived products being transported, including the trees themselves, raw wood, packaging materials, logs, wooden crates, and pallets.
To prevent the spread between regions, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for enforcing regulations regarding the transportation of wood from affected regions to others that are still free of the disease. Not only are vehicles affected, but also, the ash derived products being transported, including the trees themselves, raw wood, packaging materials, logs, wooden crates, and pallets.
Detection of tree diseases and pests
It takes a trained specialist to spot diseases and pests. At Westmount, our tree service arboriculturists have the knowledge and experience to do the job. Call 514-613-1117 to contact our team at Emondage Westmount to ask about our various tree services. Our quotes are free of charge. wood chipping
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