Posted by Rainbow on May 27th 2022
News Alert: Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Dallas County
On May 12, 2022, Texas A&M Forest Service collected an adult beetle specimen in the Carrollton/Coppell area and tentatively identified it as being emerald ash borer (EAB). The beetle was collected in an EAB trap that is part of a state monitoring program run by Texas A&M Forest Service each year.
EAB was introduced into the United States in the late 1990’s and is responsible for the death of an estimated 100+ million trees nationwide. It is now found throughout the eastern US and Canada. EAB attacks all native ash tree species regardless of the tree’s health, age, or condition.
“We’ve learned a lot about EAB since it was first discovered in MI in the early 2000’s,” said Erik Lindberg, Lead Technical Advisor with Rainbow Ecoscience. “We now have better research, tools, and protocols for managing this invasive pest, and we’ve shown that with proper action, we can protect urban forests that are now just getting EAB.”
Despite the challenges presented by this insect, there are proven solutions to manage this pest. Trunk injected treatments utilizing Mectinite will be protect ash trees for two growing seasons is one tool available among many. Mectinite is also shown to be effective for saving trees that are already infested. Mectinite can be applied using the Q-connect or any other refillable injection device that meets the rate and dosage requirements.
If you are in the Dallas County area and looking to support customers with proactive treatment against EAB, contact us today. We offer field training, educational materials, guest speaking, and support for developing your EAB management programs for your clients and municipalities. Get started with our Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Guide!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Texas A&M Forest Service Press Release
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Guide
