Emerald Ash Borer injections are one of the most effective treatment methods for protecting healthy ash trees from destructive borer activity. The treatment is placed directly into the tree, allowing the product to move through the vascular system and help defend the tree from infestation. This method is especially valuable for homeowners who want to save mature ash trees rather than remove them.
South Lake Ash Shield offers every-other-year injection treatments based on current product guidelines. Most injections are completed in spring when trees are actively moving nutrients, but service may be completed through September depending on the situation. Timing is important because once an ash tree shows advanced symptoms, successful control becomes more difficult.
Before treatment, we evaluate the tree to determine whether injections are still a good option. Tree health, size, visible symptoms, and overall landscape value are all considered. If the tree is a strong candidate, injections can help support long-term survival and reduce the risk of losing a valuable shade tree to Emerald Ash Borer.