Ash Rust Puts More Stress on Ash Trees

Already plagued by serious problems like the fatal Emerald Ash Borer, Ash trees now have a new adversary: Ash Rust. "Ash Rust infects White, Green and sometimes Black Ash," explains Lou Giroud, President of Giroud Tree and Lawn and ISA Certified Arborist.   "Symptoms start as small yellow to yellow-orange spots on leaves beginning in Mid-May.  Wart like-swellings may also erupt and leaves often become distorted.   By July, heavily infected Ash Trees may have significant leaf loss."

Preventative treatment is the best control but is not recommended since the disease only occurs sporadically. Giroud Tree and Lawn recommends the following tree service actions:

1. Schedule Ash Tree Inspection Now: Have your Giroud ISA Certified Arborist evaluate overall health of the tree and determine the best actions to protect tree health.
2. Reduce Tree Stress:  In the fall, deep root fertilization, soil amendments, vitamins and nutrients can help to boost the tree’s immune system.

3. Emerald Ash Borer Treatment:  A fatal pest, treatment is the only way to protect Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer.  If the Ash Tree is valuable to the landscape, Emerald Ash Borer treatment is critical. 

4. Regular Monitoring: Because Ash Trees face formidable health issues, it is important to have professional inspections regularly to catch emerging issues early.

Emerald Ash Borer Endangers Local Ash Trees

Emerald Ash Borer, a deadly pest, has been confirmed in Warrington PA by the PA Department of Agriculture. Watch the video as Drew Slousky, Giroud Vice President and ISA Certified Arborist, explains that Emerald Ash Borer is a threat to all Ash Trees within 15 miles around Warrington PA which covers most of Bucks and Montgomery County PA and parts of Philadelphia and the Main Line. Homeowners need to have your Giroud ISA Certified Arborist survey your property for Ash Trees. If you have Ash Trees that are valuable to your landscape and good candidates for Emerald Ash Borer treatment, Giroud will recommend an Emerald Ash Borer treatment protocol to give your tree its best chance of survival. Contact Giroud Tree and Lawn to schedule a free evaluation at 215-682-7704 or visit: Giroud's Emerald Ash Borer Page.
 

Have Purple Boxes Appeared in Your Neighborhood?

Have you seen purple boxes like the ones below in your neighborhood?  They are traps designed to catch  Emerald Ash Borers, a pest that has destroyed Ash trees in several states including Pennsylvania.  Rob Nagy, Giroud Tree Arborist, spotted these boxes along Tookany Creek Parkway in Cheltenham PA.  Get your Ash trees inspected for this destructive pest.  For more information contact Giroud or go to Emerald Ash Borer.info.