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 Some of the most serious tree pests we encounter are the borers, insects that tunnel under the bark or deep into the wood of trees. Because of the damage to moisture and nutrient-carrying layers of the sapwood (xylem), borers are usually fatal to the tree. However, if infestations are found early enough, and the pest is not a deep-boring species, the tree can sometimes be saved.
Keeping trees strong and healthy is the best defense against borers.  Emerald Ash Borer Kills Ash Trees Call your local Arborist when you find it or have questionsMissouri's ash trees are at stake!It's hard to believe this cute little green beetle could be so deadly. But the non-native emerald ash borer (EAB) has killed millions of ash trees in the United States since the 1990s. If left unchecked, EAB will destroy Missouri's ash trees and the many benefits they provide: shade, wildlife habitat and millions of dollars' worth of forest products. Two Easy Ways to Slow Its Spread 1. Don’t move firewood. Emerald ash borer travels in firewood. The easiest way to keep it from spreading is to avoid buying "exotic" firewood and/or moving it from place to place. What is exotic firewood? Any stick of wood that comes from more than 50 miles from the place it was cut. If you burn firewood in your home stove or use it for camping, cut and burn your own or make sure the wood you buy comes from a local forest. 2. Don't plant ash trees. EAB feeds exclusively on ash trees. If you deprive them of food, they can't survive. Choose from any number of other suitable hardwoods for shade, habitat and timber. |
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