The ash tree is a beautiful shade tree that provides a stunning canopy that blocks sunlight to many yards. The ash tree has replaced elm trees in many communities where Dutch elm disease wiped out entire tree populations. Ash trees grow very quickly, up to 24 inches each year, and grow well in many types of soil conditions. They are hardy and able to grow in many different climates.    Their one big enemy, the emerald ash borer beetle,

  The emerald ash borer was first discovered in 2002, although the insect had taken up residence in the trees several years prior. Since that time, it has spread throughout eastern Canada and the United States, killing more than 50 million trees and endangering billions more. An emerald ash borer Ontario infestation is something any ash tree owner should be alert to. Insect Life Cycle Female ash borers lay their eggs underneath the bark of ash trees. When the larvae

Are your ash trees in danger in Ontario? Ash trees in many parts of Ontario, Canada, and the United States are in danger of being killed by a destructive beetle. Learn more about the dangers of the emerald ash borer, or EAB, and find out how you can keep your home safe from dead trees and the spreading invasion. Dangers of EAB EAB is a small beetle with a vibrant emerald colour. This tiny insect is harmless to humans but

  The emerald ash borer has been present in Ontario for approximately 20 years. It kills ash trees from the inside out by boring holes into their trunks and consuming the tissue inside. Due to the speed of its spawning and its rampant spread throughout North America, it has garnered a lot of attention.   However, the emerald ash borer is only one pest that can affect trees' health in Ontario. There are a number of other insects, as well

  Winter is a season to sit indoors, sip a hot drink, and enjoy the view from your front window. It is also a time when many homeowners enjoy a break from the garden and lawn care. The lawn doesn’t need mowing, weeds aren’t growing out of control, and insects like the dreaded emerald ash borer have succumbed to the elements at last—or have they? Although populations of many pests are indeed set back by a hard freeze, the truth

Insects such as Emerald ash borer are known to cause irreparable damage wherever they go. The Emerald ash borer has caused damages worth billions of dollars in agro-economic and ecological value in North America alone. Agrilus Planipennis Fairmaire; EAB continues to spread to new regions in the U.S and Canada. A Brief Origin of the Emerald Ash Borer The Emerald Ash Borer was first detected in North America in 2002. It was detected for the first time in Wisconsin in 2008

Emerald ash borers remain a nationwide threat to forests and home landscapes since they were first spotted in North America in 2002. The ash tree is the Emerald Ash borer’s most common target. Ash trees are considered one of the best-planted shade trees and needed for ecological balance. EAB has affected millions of ash trees in over 30 states and provinces. When it comes to dealing with an emerald ash borer infestation, homeowners are faced with two choices: cut or

The emerald ash borer has invaded Canada and it’s not going away anytime soon. This jade green jewel beetle is native to northeast Asia and since its arrival in North America in the 90’s,has been feasting on our local ash trees. In northeast Asia, the emerald ash borer doesn’t do significant damage to the indigenous trees but with no natural predators in Canada, this little bug is rapidly destroying our native ash forests. The threat posed by the emerald ash borer is

The emerald ash borer (EAB) needs little introduction to Ontario residents. This infamous pest is one of the most notorious in the area and is thought to have been responsible for the death of millions of ash trees throughout Ontario. Originating from Asia, the destructive and dangerous pest is believed to have arrived in North America in 2002. While it brought terror to every ecosystem it infected for many years, recently it has been in the news for new reasons. The long

After habitat loss, invasive species are the second biggest threat to biodiversity around the world. Species become invasive when they move to a new area (normally as a result of human interaction) where their natural predators aren’t around to control their influence on the surroundings. The invasive species, usually animals, plants or disease, can reproduce quickly and damage the habitat, sometimes killing off native habitats completely. The emerald ash borer (EAB) became recognized as one of the most destructive invasive species when