EAB (Emerald Ash Borer) – Coming to a Neighborhood near you….

Have you ever wondered where these little pests came from? EAB is exotic beetle that originated in Asia and Eastern Russia. They were accidentally imported into the US (Detroit, MI) and Canada during the late 1990’s on cargo ships and airplanes concealed in wooden packaging. Unfortunately they were not identified until 2002 due to their knack of quiet invasion. EAB are described as the “equal opportunity killer” because they are far from finicky — they attack healthy, ailing, urban, rural, small and large ash trees. It is reported that 50-100 million ash trees have been killed in the US with an estimated $3.5 billion in damages reported annually. These damages can be devastating to the landscape of even the best of neighborhoods.

Their quick invasion across the country has been attributed to transport of firewood, trees, logs, etc; which necessitated the USDA and other regulatory agencies to implement and enforce quarantines and fines prohibiting transport of those known potential carriers out of reported infested areas.

As alarming as this may sound, rest assured – you can count on Kinnucan Tree Experts and Landscape Company to take the stress out of saving your beautiful yard and community landscape. We have been on top of this epidemic since the onset, and are TCIA Certified. We are working closely with Naperville, Bolingbrook, Grayslake, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lisle, Schaumburg, Tinley Park, Warren Township and the City of Chicago in educating residents and working closely with city council in preserving the landscape of our communities from EAB destruction. Our expert Arborists are armed and ready for these Mid-May to July dwellers.

With early detection through inspections, proper preventative measures, Tree-age injections, and expert recommendations, all is not hopeless. Tree removal is a last resort measure, and must be done professionally to ensure your safety, as well as the removal of all infestation and disease. If a tree is lost, we will be by your side to bring your landscape back to life in a healthy and beautiful manner.

Contact us today to beat the EAB before they find you! Have your trees inspected. With early detection and consistent Tree-age injections (at least every other year) you can save your Ash!