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Emerald Ash Borer #872029

Asked June 07, 2024, 10:47 AM EDT

I am looking for a resource for someone to come and test a tree that we have for Emerald Ash Borer. We have a tree removal service that is going to be taking out this tree, and he stated he believed it was infected and we would like to have it tested beforehand. We have over 250 of these trees in our manufactured home community.

McLeod County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Ashley,

I'm sorry I can't recommend a specific company but, I can tell you to ask for a Certified Arborist.

You should probably be able to see D-shaped holes on the tree. 

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/eab/index.html

If one tree is infected unfortunately they will all probably get them as well.

I'm sorry, when you replant be sure there is a variety of species so one pest or disease can't take them all out.

Sally Granath

St. Louis County MG


An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 09, 2024, 9:42 PM EDT

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