Emerald Ash Borer
Before June 2002, no one had found the emerald ash borer in North America. It was first discovered in southeast Michigan and has spread since. On June 9, 2006, it appeared in northern Illinois and has moved south each year. In 2012, a confirmed infestation was found in Marion County, IL. In May 2015, the pest was confirmed in the St. Louis, MO area.
This invasive pest can kill ash trees within two years of infestation. Ash trees often show no symptoms until at least a year after the infestation, which can be too late or cause significant die-back.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) - Typical Service Dates:
The insecticide application is required only once per year and needs to be applied during the month of June.
At TurfGator, we have been monitoring this devastating invasive pest for several years, and in a proactive approach, knowing that healthy tress does not show early signs of infestation we started offering preventative treatments in 2013.
After extensive research and advice from industry experts and state authorities, we decided to offer an annual basal trunk spray application. This method is non-destructive and more effective than other treatments. When sprayed on a tree's trunk, the insecticide penetrates the bark and enters the tree’s vascular system. It is then transported upward to the feeding areas. This method has been proven to control the emerald ash borer systemically without damaging the tree.
State Campaign: "Do not move firewood - Help stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)." You may see billboards displaying this message. The pest spreads rapidly to new counties and states each year. People often cut down dead trees for firewood. However, ash trees can still harbor the EAB under the bark. Moving the firewood allows the pest to spread to new areas. Illinois is currently a Federally Quarantined state by the USDA.
Our GatorGuarantee for all customers: If you're not satisfied with our service, we'll return to your property, free of charge. And if you're still not happy, we'll refund your last application and pay you $25 for your trouble!
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