Emerald Ash Borer - Roswell Pest Threat
Keep an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation from decimating the ash trees in your yard and neighborhood. Recognizing infestation signs and knowing who to call can save countless trees in the Georgia landscape. New Image Tree Solutions gathered Emerald Ash Borer beetle information, the threat to trees, infestation signs, prevention measures, and who to call when there is a confirmed infestation. What is Emerald Ash Borer? Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a small, metallic-green beetle that may appear harmless at first glance. However, its larvae tunnel under tree bark, disrupting nutrient and water flow within the tree. This internal damage eventually leads to tree decline and death. The beetle is particularly lethal because its feeding habits are challenging to detect until significant damage has occurred. The Threat to Ash Trees EAB poses a severe threat (to ash trees) due to its rapid spread and destructive lifecycle. In less than a decade, millions of ash trees ha...