Community Corner
The Emerald Ash Borer: What You Need To Know
Emerald Ash Borer is here. What
should you do about it: Find out what you need to know
about Emerald Ash Borer
Emerald Ash
Borer (EAB), termed “the most destructive forest pest ever seen
in North America,” has already been responsible for the destruction of tens of millions of ash trees
with damage estimates reaching billions of dollars nationwide. Now that EAB has been spotted in Connecticut,
find out more about this threat and how to manage it by attending a one hour webinar, “Emerald
Ash Borer: What You Need to Know” on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:30am.
Led by
experts from SavATree and the Chicago Botanic Garden, you will benefit from
their experience with EAB prevention, treatment, and budgeting, all gained from
properties in Chicago where EAB was first detected in 2006. The financial impacts connected with infested
ash trees can be significant, whether or not they are treated. These lessons learned can help you save money
and save your trees. Click here for
more information and to register.
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The webinar
on Wednesday, September 18th at 11:30am will cover:
·
how to identify ash trees on your property
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·
tell-tale signs of EAB
·
the timeline for disease progression
·
the most effective treatment options
·
ways to save money on tree removal
·
how to develop an EAB management plan that fits within your
budget
Register to watch online. Live Q&A With Savatree's Victoria McCarthy after the webinar at the library.