The Loveland forestry people are going to remove 800 Ash trees from their parks and open spaces to help prevent the spread of this devastating pest. We hope this is not a sign of things to come, and we are actively keeping an eye on the Emerald Ash Borer danger to our Denver area Ash […]
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The Lifecycle of the Emerald Ash Borer – a Video
Check out this great Emerald Ash Borer lifecycle video produced by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This quickly shows how this pest can be spread through transported firewood, and then how it infests and destroys Ash trees. This video was produced by MDA through a unique collaboration with faculty and students of Art Institutes International […]
Emerald Ash Borer University
As Arborists in Denver, Mountain High Tree staff members attend and participate in many ongoing education programs so that we’re on the cusp of what is going on in the tree service industry. One of the biggest tree service topics today is the arrival of the Emerald Ash Borer in Boulder, Colorado in 2013. This devastating […]
How to detect Emerald Ash Borer in Ash Branches
Watch the video above from eabcolorado.com to see how the branches can be peeled to detect galleries and larvae. The Emerald Ash Borer has been found in Colorado. With it’s arrival, many of our urban Ash Trees are threatened by this pest. Early detection of it’s presence is crucial to planning and carrying out control in our […]
Should you protect your Ash Tree from the Emerald Ash Borer in Denver?
Since the Emerald Ash Borer has landed in Colorado, a lot of people are asking us if they need to take preventative measures to protect their Ash Trees. Not all trees need to be treated, here is a great diagram from Colorado State Extension with good tips on how to decide if you should treat your […]
Wood Boring Insects of Ash Trees
Ash is one of the most widely planted trees in Colorado, with most plantings either involving green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica) or white ash (F. americana). Several insects are associated with these plants, including leafcurling aphids, various caterpillars and sawflies that chew the leaves, and wood borers and bark beetles that develop within the trunk and […]
Top 3 Emerald Ash Borer Treatments for Ash Trees in Colorado
Now that we know that the Emerald Ash Borer is here in Colorado, there are ways we can prevent this pest from invading your Ash trees. Arborists at Mountain High Tree can come out to inspect your trees and recommend the best treatment for the age and size of your Ash tree. The (only) good […]
How can I protect my Ash tree in Colorado from Emerald Ash Borer?
Update on the Emerald Ash Borer: Last month, we informed you that the Colorado Department of Agriculture confirmed that the Emerald Ash Borer was found in Boulder County. This news has all of us concerned. Please feel confident that we are researching and acquiring the most updated information from our partners at CSU, the Dept. of […]
Emerald Ash Borer in Colorado
Denver Colorado, 09/28/13: PEST ALERT: EMERALD ASH BORER FOUND IN BOULDER COUNTY The Colorado Department of Agriculture confirmed today that the Emerald Ash Borer was found in Boulder County. This destructive pest has caused billions in damaged across the Ohio, Michigan, and Illinois. We have been following this insect and knew this would happen, but […]