saving ash trees

[1kzwoman]

Systemic tree implants Google or Amazon, both medicinal and insect control should getyou close. Bore hole push in caps with dowel done for 2 years.
My trees were not huge so was easy to do

 

[Butcher]

EAB can be controlled but it isn't cheap and it needs to be done right to save the tree. I've been looking into buying the equipment to inject ash trees for my local landscape customers since the borer was just discovered in this area this winter. I'm not sure my local market would stand the cost of what I would have to charge to make any money at it and pay for the initial equipment costs. For a 24 inch DBH ash it would take around $90 worth of the chemical. The applicators are anywhere from $1300 to $3000 depending on what you want. Even with a commercial applicators license in my state I'm not sure I want to branch out from doing landscapes to being a tree doctor. Bayor and Fertalom both sell a consumer grade solution that can only be used as a drench around the base of a tree with good results providing it is done according to the label. It is much cheaper for the average homeowner and is not a restricted use pesticide due to the % of chemical in the mix. Injections can be done spring, summer or fall but it depends on drought conditions, health of the tree and temps. A quick google search will get you all kinds of info from major universities in your area and is much less painfull than what I have to suffer thru every year in classes to keep my commercial applicators license.

 

[woodgeek]

Systemic tree implants Google or Amazon, both medicinal and insect control should getyou close. Bore hole push in caps with dowel done for 2 years.
My trees were not huge so was easy to do

this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Acecap-97-Systemic-Insecticide-Implants/dp/B0007LRO1K

 

[1kzwoman]

[quotodgeek, post: 1701337, member: 4013"]this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Acecap-97-Systemic-Insecticide-Implants/dp/B0007LRO1K[/quote]

Yes thats similar to what I used, but I didn't get them at amazon. Bio something as I recall

 

[1kzwoman]

Try WWW.amleo.com

 

[razerface]

I ordered some to try out. Thanks 1kz

 

[1kzwoman]

I ordered some to try out. Thanks 1kz

I know they sure worked for me.Hope they will for you

 

[Lake Girl]

Found this website which may be of help ... http://emeraldashborer.info/biocontrol.cfm#sthash.hp7u3zTj.kc0H0TQq.dpbs

Wondering if extremes of temps this winter will have some effect. http://www.npr.org/2014/01/10/261435111/the-upside-of-the-bitter-cold-it-kills-bugs-that-kill-trees
Pine beetle: http://www.unbc.ca/releases/unbc-research-sheds-light-on-notorious-mountain-pine-beetle-ability here's the study: http://ibis.geog.ubc.ca/~ian/Climat...tle mortality in British Columbia, Canada.pdf
Mind you they have been using the beetle kill pine for pellets...

Extreme cold keeps the ticks in check ... so there may be an up-side to the extreme cold we had this winter

 

[Ashful]

I'd like to think you're right, lake girl, but we already found some ticks on our clothes after working outside two weeks ago.

 

[1kzwoman]

Found this website which may be of help ... http://emeraldashborer.info/biocontrol.cfm#sthash.hp7u3zTj.kc0H0TQq.dpbs

Wondering if extremes of temps this winter will have some effect. http://www.npr.org/2014/01/10/261435111/the-upside-of-the-bitter-cold-it-kills-bugs-that-kill-trees
Pine beetle: http://www.unbc.ca/releases/unbc-research-sheds-light-on-notorious-mountain-pine-beetle-ability here's the study: http://ibis.geog.ubc.ca/~ian/Climatology of winter cold spells in relation to moutain pine beetle mortality in British Columbia, Canada.pdf
Mind you they have been using the beetle kill pine for pellets...

Extreme cold keeps the ticks in check ... so there may be an up-side to the extreme cold we had this winter

The weather has not been cold enough long enough according to local" forest circus "personel. But yes is can be a factor in control.
Local circus set a controled burn that resulted in 3 cabins lost..nobody in their right mind would have started a fire when they did.
I hate to think of a longer colder winter.

 

[Lake Girl]

Maybe it's the lucky ones that were treated to -30/-40 below for weeks on end that will get the benefit...

 

[razerface]

I treated 7 trees with the capsules. I'll let you know if they survive. After getting the capsules, it looks like the tree guys are cheaper. The capsules directions say max treatment length is 18 weeks,,,where the tree guy treatment is supposed to be good for 2 years. The tree guys should be showing up at the shop to treat some there,,so I will question them.

The tree guy was 30 bucks per tree more,,but the 2 years vs 18 weeks,,,,,,,,

 

[1kzwoman]

I got a two year response but different bug/tree/ climate. Hope you can get the same.