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EMERALD ASH BORER INFORMATION
Emerald Ash BorerEmerald Ash Borer
AgendaAgenda
EAB OverviewReview Oak Hill InventoryOak Hill Plans for Common Area TreesTreatment Options (Arborist)Removal of TreesTree Planting Reimbursement (City of Lenexa)
Emerald Ash BorerEmerald Ash Borer
What is emerald ash borer?Emerald ash borer is an exotic, invasive beetle that belongs to the metallic wood-borer family. It infests and destroys native North American ash trees. Approximately 20 million trees have been killed since 2002.Where did emerald ash borer come from?Emerald ash borer is an insect native of Asia. It was introduced by accident into Michigan via infested ash crating or pallets.How long has emerald ash borer been in the United States? In Kansas? In Johnson Count?Emerald ash borer was first discovered in the United States June 2002 in the Detroit area. The beetle was first found in Kansas Aug. 29, 2012 in Wyandotte county. As of 7/2013, there have been 5 cases of EAB in Johnson county. The nearest infected tree to Oak Hill was at 81st & Switzer
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Oak Hill Ash InventoryOak Hill Ash InventorySurvey Completed in Spring of 2014
264 Ash Trees on 186 properties49 rated “Excellent”86 rated “Good”80 rated “Fair” 49 rated “Poor”
NO SIGNS OF EABThe Oak Hill Board recommends treating all trees rated
“Fair” or better
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Common Area Ash TreesCommon Area Ash Trees
34 Ash Trees along Lackman Road & 79th StreetAll trees along Lackman & 79th running under power lines are rated poor and are slated for removal at a rate of 7 trees per year over the next 5 years.
Replacement plantings are planned during those 5 years
4 Ash Trees in pool area (3 will be treated and one will be removed)
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EAB Treatment / Tree Removal EAB Treatment / Tree Removal OptionsOptions
URBAN TREE SPECIALISTSwww.urbantreekc.com
816-214-8327For pricing discounts mention Oak Hill Homes
Association
Emerald Ash BorerEmerald Ash Borer
City of LenexaCity of Lenexa
EAB Management PlanTree Removal
Tree Replacements
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Additional ResourcesAdditional Resources
City of Lenexahttp://www.lenexa.com/parks/
trees_ashwalnut.html
K-State Research & Extensionhttp://www.johnson.ksu.edu/p.aspx?tabid=1270
email: [email protected] Information: Additional Information:
http://pest.ca.uky.edu/EXT/EAB/EABcontrol2014.pdf
