How Emerald Ash Borer is Making its Way Out West

Scott Gardner, district manager at Davey's Vancouver, British Columbia, office joins Talking Trees to discuss the recent emerald ash borer (EAB) sightings that have plagued multiple Canadian municipalities and parts of the United States. 

In this episode we cover:  

• Vancouver's climate (:48)
• Has emerald ash borer (EAB) reached Vancouver? (1:38)
• Scott's first experience with EAB (3:01)
• EAB prevention measures (4:15)
• Scott's EAB treatment recommendations (5:44)
• How are Candian municipalities using ash trees? (6:53)
• Scott's initial reaction to hearing about EAB in Vancouver (8:52)
• Have affected areas been able to remove trees infected by EAB? (11:30)
• Which trees can replace those that were infected by EAB? (12:28)
• Which trees would Scott like to plant in Vancouver? (13:57)
• When do you remove a tree infected by EAB? (15:33)
• Can EAB be slowed down? (17:09)

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To learn more about emerald ash borer, read our blogs, Protect Your Ash Trees: Spot the Early Signs of EAB and The 101 on Emerald Ash Borer.

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