Walter Reins writes:

I have done much more research into the injection system [for gypsy moth abatement] I told you about, and have discovered more positive data supporting its efficacy. I will be able to offer NON-SPRAY treatments for gypsy moth, emerald ash borer, webworm, birch borer and birch leafminers, jap. beetles, etc, and also iron injections for chlorotic trees like pin oaks. These treatments will be made in a completely closed system; no spraying and no soil injection, which means no chemical in the environment, ever. Some of the chemicals even break down into beneficial nutrients like phosphorus and sulfur after they have taken care of the target pest. I am very excited to be able to offer this to my clients.

 

Walter Reins

614-778-4949

www.reinstreetlandscapes.com

The Columbus Dispatch reports on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 that there is an insecticide called Tree-age which kills the Emerald Ash Borer beetle when its larvae eat tree tissue treated with the chemical. It costs about $200 to treat a 16-inch diameter tree. Makers of the insecticide say it needs to be applied every year. Dan Herms, an Ohio State entomologist, said “more research needs to be completed on Tree-age before it’s known how much of a weapon it will be. Other insecticides have been effective.”

Neighbor Andy Steinman treated a couple historic ash trees on his Adena Brook property and writes: 

Susan: some folks might want to know that one can treat for the ash borer with a 90% success rate.  However, this is a long-term commitment.  We have several very mature ash trees on our property and in our general vicinity of the ravine… I have chosen two very important ash trees to save.  The others I will have removed carefully so that we do not destroy any other trees.  I highly recommend Dave Alhum of Alhum & Arbor Tree Preservation [876-5622].  I am sure there are others who can treat for the borer but folks should ensure that they are using a qualified company.  Elayna Grody gave Dave a great endorsement when I told her whom I was using.