And how does the EPA suggest we control the Emerald Ash Borer?
Is that what we are using to control the Emerald Ash Borer?
Insecticides are typically only recommended in urban areas or high value trees near an infestation. Insecticides with active ingredients such as imidacloprid, emamectin benzoate, and dinotefuran are currently recommended since they are systemic (incorporated into the tree cambium) and remain effective for one to three years depending on the product.
Ash trees are primarily treated by direct injection into the tree or soil drench. Some insecticides cannot be applied by homeowners and must be applied by licensed applicators. Initially, tree injections will not compromise tree health, but over many years drilling and chemical wounds will compromise the tree's health.
Damage from EAB can continue to increase over time even with insecticide applications. Insecticide treatments are not feasible for large forested areas outside of urban areas.
Whole forests are now abandoned and will die, wood can be harvested and used in that immediate area, but can't be transported outside the infected area. Wood must be lumberized or used for firewood, but strict quarantines are enforced.
Net net: let the EAB infection run its course, replant the acreage with billions of immune seedlings of other tree varieties and hope for the best within the coming century.
Non-native insect/animal species are rampant with Asia's shipments and US Customs, Dept of Ag, Dept Interior etc are woefully inadequate to supervise and interdict entry of so many destructive species.
Aka, they have no plan. The geography of America is also being 'transformed' by porous borders and the economy's demands for the world's exotic products, which carry hidden "guests".
Hadn’t heard of the Emerald Ash Borer before. Down south, it’s termites/carpenter ants/carpenter bees that are most destructive to properties - termite killer mix seems to control them all just fine but it’s just us and no pets so we don’t have to worry as much about the wrong effects...