Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) was introduced into North America in the 1990’s. It was first reported killing Ash trees in Michigan in 2002. Since then, infestations have been found throughout the Midwest and as far east as Pennsylvania, devastating entire populations of Ash trees. Recently, it “piggy-backed” its way to Boulder, Colorado. Much of the media about this insect and treatments are coming out of the Denver Metro Area. Over the next decade, it is predicted it will spread throughout the communities in the South Platte River watershed.

There is much planning and many treatment recommendations occurring in the Denver and northeast communities of Colorado. Because of natural landscape separations such as Greenland and the Palmer Divide, Colorado Springs is currently not at risk, but Emerald Ash Borer is only a load of firewood away. Mountain High is involved in current monitoring and treatment protocols and will keep our Colorado Springs customers informed.

We would be glad to inspect your Ash tree and talk about what you can do now. Call our Colorado Springs Office at 719-444-8800 or send us an estimate request online »