Combatting Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

Combatting the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) attack on West Newbury ash trees is more and more evident (2020 Pipestave photo on right).  This insect is causing the death of many West Newbury ash trees due to its rapid spread, mostly undetectable presence, and lethal impacts.  We may lose up to 20% of our West Newbury forest due to the EAB.  Each property owner can help combat the EAB. 

What should you do right now?  The EAB is hard to detect before it has seriously compromised your ash trees.  Prompt action is needed to save your ash trees.  Don't Wait!  
  1.  Identify ash trees on your property that you want to save.
  2.  Contact a local arborist about various options to save the tree, including injection of a pesticide into the base of the trunk.
  3.  Get going soon!

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* To read a helpful fact sheet about the EAB and what you can do to protect your ash trees - click here

* To view the Q&A teleconference with EAB experts from August 2020, click on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh8EV7Qq54w 

* To get more website information on the EAB, click here for a list of the links

Other Contacts for EAB Information:

Joshua Bruckner, MA Dep't of Agricultural Resources:  For specific questions or free educational materials or presentations:  joshua.bruckner@mass.gov

Kevin Chase, Primary Entomological Researcher for Bartlett's Tree Experts:  kchase@bartlett.com