Emerald Ash Borers
In 2002, the Emerald Ash Borer was identified in Michigan; over the next five years, 40 MILLION Ash trees were killed.  We have been engaged in urban forestry projects there and have faced the EAB firsthand.  We have a more experience working with this pest than any other applicator in Indiana!
 
Many pesticides and management practices have been tried and have failed, however, ongoing field experience and research has produced new techniques and environmentally responsible pesticides are available to protect Ash trees.  TreeMasters, Inc. is again leading the way with its new corporate campaign: “Don’t Trash Your Ash!” 

In this new campaign, the first action is to determine is the value of the individual Ash trees in a landscape.  Weak, inferior and declining Ash trees should simply be removed and replaced with desirable shade trees that will increase in value.  For valuable Ash trees, a one-time yearly treatment is needed.  This can be done by a TreeMasters, Inc. arborist
When focusing on successful Ash preservation, water management and tree vigor are critical.  It is now known that these insects will first select trees that have been affected by drought stress.  In the heavy clay soils of Fort Wayne, soil amendments are imperative.  Likewise, providing long-term fertilization for tree growth must be part of the management plan.  These actions not only limit the attractiveness of the tree to the EAB, but produce a more attractive and vital tree in your lawn/landscape.
 
There is no more, “Maybe EAB is coming.”  It is HERE, and trees are being killed in all counties in Indiana.  Should you desire an action plan and a projected maintenance budget for your ash trees, please feel free to contact us.  We always stand ready to serve you and your trees.

P.S.   Don't forget about the firewood quarantine if you camp in Indiana!