Fifteen years ago, southwest Ohio was invaded by a very destructive pest that attacked our native and landscape ash trees, causing millions of dollars in damage. The initial wave of Emerald Ash Borers has moved onto other states where they will now destroy a larger number of ash trees much healthier than what currently remain in Ohio.
Some ash trees were removed immediately, some were left untreated and some have been preserved by professional treatment with annual insecticide applications. Buckeye EcoCare has saved over 2,000 trees from this destructive pest through trunk injections and soil drench applications.
The ash trees that were not removed or preserved have now become liability problems for some homeowners and that is the aftermath we need to guard against. All dead or dying trees will eventually end up on the ground. Some may fall on cars, roofs or crash through windows of homes and businesses.
If you have any distressed large trees on or near your property, take a look around to make sure they are not dead or dying ash trees. An arborist or professional tree service company can help you determine your best course of action for such trees.
