EAB Emerald Ash Borer

Over $214 per year! That's what the online calculator said my tree was worth in value to me. Treebenefits.com

Take this in consideration when determining whether or not to treat your tree for protection against emerald ash borer. It's an easy guess to say it will be near one thousand dollars to remove a tree right? Let's do the math to remove that tree.

$1000 Removal

Cost to replace. Let's use $200 as a conservative guess. 

$214/year loss from the original tree. How many years until the new tree can provide the same benefits? I really have no idea. But I would be comfortable saying at least 12-15 years. Since I wasn't a math major, let's go with 10! $2140.00 loss in benefits from removing the old tree.

$3340 is our total! Can you believe it?!? I haven't even figured in the loss in value of  our home with the loss. 

In order to have saved that tree, it would have only cost $300. My math tells me that's a good investment. 

Learn more about Emerald Ash Borer at www.eabindiana.info

You can learn about the treatment method we use at www.arborjet.com

Hint:We inject the tree with the product to provide 100% take up by the tree. We also achieve 99% effectiveness with this method. 

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White Grubs

White Grubs have been challenge in turf for some time now. At least we have always thought. 

We argue that this it isn't always the case. Many challenges get blamed on white grubs when in fact white grubs may never be present. 

Critical investigation is required when trying to diagnose turf challenges. With white grubs, it's important to remember that populations of white grubs only increase as a result of adults laying eggs. In order for eggs to hatch and the larva to survive, we need moist soil. 

So when we have dry soil and dormant turf, chances are there won't be a white grub population. But, if eggs hatch prior to a dry spell, we need to be aware we still may have a challenge. 

Irrigated turf, let's plan on having grubs. The reason? Let's put this into our perspective. You grab two apples. The first, is bright red and solid. The second, is just a shade or two lighter and is soft to the touch. Pretend these apples are two different yards. The first is an irrigated lawn, and the second apple is the non irrigated. Which apple would you go after? Yea...me too!

In many case, a 5-7 times/year application from your lawn care provider isn't what's in your best interest. We focus on your lawn's health, which we can attain in 4 applications per year and 5 applications on irrigated lawns. 

What's your lawn care provider trying to sell you on?