Emerald Ash Borer is here.
Your ash trees can still be saved.
We diagnose, treat, and monitor Emerald Ash Borer infestations and Gypsy Moth pressure across Innisfil and Simcoe County.
A small green beetle is changing our forests.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle that has spread through Simcoe County and southern Ontario. Adult beetles lay eggs in bark crevices; the larvae tunnel under the bark and starve the tree by cutting off its vascular system.
Untreated, infested ash trees usually decline within two to four years. Treated early — and on schedule — many ash trees stabilize and continue thriving for decades. The earlier we look, the more options you have.
We also assess and respond to LDD / Gypsy Moth infestations and run nitrogen-based fertilization programs to support stressed canopies.
A four-step program for ash and stressed canopies.
On-site diagnosis
An ISA-trained arborist inspects the tree, reads the canopy and bark, and confirms whether it is EAB, drought stress, or something else. We document findings clearly.
Treatment plan
For viable ash trees we recommend professional trunk-injection treatments timed to the season. We schedule treatments in cycles that match each tree's pressure level.
Pest pressure response
For LDD / Gypsy Moth and other pests, we monitor egg masses, recommend mechanical or treatment strategies, and time interventions to protect leaf-out.
Nitrogen & soil care
Stressed canopies recover faster with the right inputs. We provide nitrogen-based fertilization and soil care to support healing and long-term vigour.
Five signs your ash tree needs an assessment.
- Thinning canopy or dead branches near the top
- Vertical bark splits revealing serpentine galleries
- D-shaped exit holes the size of a grain of rice
- Aggressive woodpecker activity stripping bark
- Suckering shoots emerging from the trunk or roots
If you see two or more of these, please book an assessment. Early treatment is the difference between saving the tree and losing it.
Tell us about your trees. We will tell you the truth.
A certified arborist will visit your property, walk the canopy with you, and quote the work in plain language. Honest assessments, fair pricing, and craftsmanship that speaks for itself.