The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that likely arrived in the United States and Canada via wood shipping crates from north-eastern Asia. Though it was first discovered in Michigan, this destructive species has spread throughout the U.S., Ontario and Quebec, wreaking havoc on ash trees and the surrounding ecosystem. Since the ash tree is found in a variety of landscapes, from forests to residential yards, emerald ash borer damage is seen in both woodland and urban

  The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) has hit Ontario hard. Named for its brilliant green carapace, this little insect has made itself at home in our northern hardwoods that remind it of the mountainous Asian forests where it originated. The difference between Ontario and Asia, however, is an absence of natural predators here that keep this tree-eater in check. Learn how to inspect your ash for emerald ash borer damage, and why it is important to get a close

  Ash trees all across Ontario are dying because of the emerald ash borer, but there may be hope for these trees. Since this invasive species first came to North America in 2002, it has been chewing through local ash trees to a devastating effect. Find out how there may still be hope for the local ash trees and how Martin’s Tree Service can help you keep the trees throughout your property safe. Don’t let the emerald ash borer in

  There is nothing quite as stunning in fall as the bright flashes of reddish-purple across a landscape awash in a sea of yellowing leaves. You may have wondered what tree adds such brilliance to the fall tapestry. Meet the majestic white ash. Where You Can Find White Ash Trees White ash trees can be found growing in Canada, the central and eastern United States and Mexico. They grow in well-drained soils and are often the first trees to make

  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