Information for Homeowners

The following contain useful information for homeowners:

• Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 373KB)
  June 2009
  The most current, up-to-date information and research on if, when, and how to treat ash trees is available in this bulletin.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Commonly asked questions about the emerald ash borer.
• Ash Tree Identification Bulletin (PDF, 5.01MB)
  Kimberly Rebek and Mary Wilson - criteria to properly identify ash trees.
• Ash Tree Disposal Sites - Michigan only
  A listing of disposal sites in Michigan that will accept dead and dying ash trees/materials.
• Alternative Tree Species Selection (PDF, 1.02MB)
  This guide gives suggestions for species that should be considered in situations where a homeowner, landscape, or urban forester may have planted an ash in the past in Michigan's lower peninsula.
• Choose Arborist Carefully To Treat Trees For Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 0.02MB)
  Tips on hiring an arborist to treat trees for eab.
• Distinguishing Ash from other Common Trees (PDF, 0.50MB)
  This key is intended to help you distinguish between some common deciduous landscape trees frequently confused with ash, including: elm, boxelder, mountainash, walnut and hickory
• Don't be Fooled by Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alikes! (PDF, 0.66MB)
  Distinguish between these beetles that could be confused with emerald ash borer.
• Emerald Ash Borer and your Woodland (PDF, 0.47MB)
  E-2943 - September 2007 - Dealing with EAB as a woodland owner in Michigan & surrounding states.
• Hiring an Arborist (PDF, 0.01MB)
  Take this quiz before you hire someone to treat your ash tree for emerald ash borer.
• Hiring A Tree Company - What You Need to Know (PDF, 0.01MB)
  Knowing how to hire an arborist or tree care company is critical to ensuring you get the best care possible for your trees.
• Homeowner Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Treatments (PDF, 0.34MB)
  E-2955 - March 2007 - Treatment recommendations for homeowners.
• My Ash Tree is Dead... Now What Do I Do? (PDF, 5.00MB)
  E-2940 - March 2007 - Tips outlined to utilize the wood from the dead and dying trees in homeowner's yards
• Native Borers and Emerald Ash Borer Look-alikes (PDF, 6.27MB)
  February 2005 - Photos of insects that look like emerald ash borer.
• Should I Replant or Save My Ash? (PDF, 0.13MB)
  May 2006 - Scientists from Purdue University and Michigan State University discuss whether it makes sense to save ash trees or take them down. (PowerPoint presentation)
• Signs and Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer (PDF, 5.14MB)
  Updated December 2005 - Photos showing signs of emerald ash borer. Pros and cons of insecticide treatment options.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since the emerald ash borer's discovery in 2002, research has been ongoing to develop tools to control and eliminate this pest. Currently, there are a number of treatments available for use by homeowners or tree care professionals that can provide a varying degree of beetle control. A review of all options is recommended, as well as knowing the regulations regarding EAB quarantines and eradication strategies for your area. Contact your state department of agriculture for more EAB regulatory information. As more methods of EAB control are developed, more information will be available. References to commercial products or trade names do not imply endorsement by the entities supplying the information, or bias against those not mentioned. Reprinting of any material on this site cannot be used to endorse or advertise a commercial product or company.