Emerald Ash Borer in new county in Kansas

The emerald ash borer has been found in a second county in Kansas, adjacent to the first county where it was found and still remains, in the Kansas City area. Previously only in Wyandotte County, an adult specimen was removed from an EAB survey trap located near the Johnson County (KS) landfill and its presence was confirmed by officials on July 11, 2013.  This confirmation has led to an immediate intrastate quarantine to stop any further spread. Regulated items under quarantine include the following:

·         The emerald ash borer, (Agrilus planipennis [Coleoptera: Buprestidae]), in any living stage of development;

·         Firewood of all hardwood (non-coniferous) species;

·         Nursery stock of the genus Fraxinus (Ash);

·         Green lumber of the genus Fraxinus (Ash);

·         Other material living, dead, cut, or fallen, including logs, stumps, roots, branches, and composted and uncomposted chips of the genus Fraxinus (Ash)

 

Over the past several months it has also been found in two new states, New Hampshire (March) and North Carolina (June),    bringing the total number of states where it’s been found to 20.  It has still not been found in Nebraska.

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The latest edition of The Treebune has hit the streets!

If you haven’t received your copy of this Lincoln Tree Service publication, call our office today and we’ll send one out to you! It’s packed full of information about the Emerald Ash Borer and also provides tips for keeping your lawn looking its best! Call us today at 402.466.1627!

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Emerald Ash Borer locations in North America

Please use the link below to access information and to view maps regarding the most up-to-date EAB infestations.

http://www.emeraldashborer.info/surveyinfo.cfm#sthash.OpiN69zJ.0AhvsJS5.dpbs

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Trees: More than just a pretty face!

Have you ever stopped to consider that trees do more than just brighten up the landscape? Most people don’t realize the daily impact they have on our lives! Click on the link below to read more.

http://actrees.org/resources/about-trees/tree-facts/

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Getting to the “root” of the problem

Did you know that planting a tree too deeply can have serious consequences and can even cause the tree to fail? Click on the link below to read how “getting it right” when the tree is planted can assure a healthy, long life for your tree!

http://www.mortonarb.org/deeptreeroots/land_planting.html

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Emerald Ash Borer infestation goes global

The United States is not the only country dealing with a potentially devastating infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. Click the following link to see how Russian scientists and foresters are looking to the US to help save the ash trees in Moscow which are now dying at an alarming rate due to EAB infestation.

http://www.americanforests.org/blog/eab-goes-global/

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Does your spruce have drought damage?

The drought has taken its toll on some of our spruce trees. Click the following link to see tips on what to look for in your spruce. Feel free to Contact Us and we will provide you with a thorough diagnosis for your spruce tree, whether it is drought-related or something else.

http://liferaydemo.unl.edu/web/byf/update02282013#Five

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Emerald Ash Borer in the News

While the Emerald Ash Borer has not yet made it to Nebraska, Lincoln Tree Service is continuously monitoring its movement. Please click on the link below to read articles about where this potentially devastating beetle has made its home and what is being done to keep it from spreading.

www.emeraldashborer.info/news.cfm

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Lincoln Tree Service is now on Facebook!

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“Cross” found in cemetery tree in Lafayette, CA

As reported in the San Jose Mercury News, while removing a pine tree in the cemetery, workers report finding the image of a cross in a section of the tree. Please click on the link below for the full article:

http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_21997040/cross-found-trimmed-cemetery-tree-limb-creating-buzz

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