This post is stimulated by Northwest Herald’s reporter Amber Krosel’s article on Huntley’s approach to the threat posed by the Emerald Ash Borer.
I could just have easily been written as a result of the Chicago Tribune’s large article about Lake Forest’s anemic approach to the invading insect.
Last August I wrote of Certified Master Arborist Wayne Wright’s treatment of the ash that shelters our bedroom.
He came back last month for the first half of this year’s treatment.
The pictures you see here, which he showed me last year–with five years of treatment and without–convinced me.
Cedarburg, Wisconsin, is serious. White treated 972 trees less than 12 inches in diameter there this year.
What I don’t understand is why not even local municipalities designated as “Tree Cities” are asking for bids which would follow in Illinois’ Burr Ridge’s example:
Ask for prices for not only the village-owned trees, but also one that could be used by private ash tree owners.
White’s pitch is here.
Good questions. Burr Ridge’s study was fairly comprehensive, and includes bids for both injection and drench treatments. Granted the costs would be higher for just a single tree.
Here in Downers Grove, a Tree City, we’ll lose over 4,200 ash. I passed on treatment info to many ash owners, and the costs seem to go down every year. Purple ash are said to be hardier. Residents should start treatment now ahead of the bug if possible.