Dave handles EAB ash tree removal across Luzerne County and the Wyoming Valley - dead ash trees, dying ash trees showing active EAB infestation, and ash trees that need hazard assessment before the next ice season. The emerald ash borer has killed virtually all ash trees in northeastern Pennsylvania. A dead ash tree is not a routine removal; the wood failure profile requires a specific approach to bring down safely.
Call (570) 261-8118 or use the homepage contact form with the property address, timing, photos, and access notes.
The emerald ash borer kills the tree by destroying the vascular layer beneath the bark - the tree starves from the outside in. The crown dies first, then the upper branches, then the main scaffold. Inside the wood, the structure that holds the tree up begins failing long before the trunk looks compromised from the street.
An ash tree that still has its bark and still appears structurally solid can have inner wood that has lost 30-40% of its load capacity. Standard removal technique on an EAB ash creates the risk of unexpected breakage mid-cut. Dave stages every EAB ash removal as a compromised wood situation - more directional rigging, smaller sections, and slower descent.
Priced by tree size and access - the same size ranges as standard removal, but EAB ash jobs may require additional rigging depending on how compromised the wood is and the proximity to structures. Call for a site assessment. Free estimates - call (570) 261-8118.
“Had a dead ash behind the garage that looked completely solid from the driveway. Dave assessed the crown condition and showed us where the wood was already losing integrity at the major branch unions. That tree would have come down in the next ice storm with no warning. He removed it carefully given the access constraints and left the property clean.”
The EAB is an invasive beetle from Asia that kills ash trees by destroying the vascular layer beneath the bark. It has killed virtually all ash trees in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources confirmed EAB presence throughout Luzerne County years ago - most ash trees that were not treated are either dead or dying.
Crown dieback starting at the top, S-shaped larval galleries under peeling bark, D-shaped exit holes, increased woodpecker activity, and epicormic sprouting on the trunk are all EAB indicators. A tree showing upper crown dieback in the Wyoming Valley should be assessed for EAB as the primary cause. Call (570) 261-8118 for an assessment.
Yes. Dead ash wood becomes brittle extremely fast. A tree that appears solid from the street can fail without warning under ice load, wind, or natural decay progression. Near a structure or vehicle, a dead ash represents a genuine and growing risk with every passing season. Do not wait. Call (570) 261-8118.
Priced by tree size and access - similar ranges to standard removal but with additional consideration for compromised wood staging. Call for a site assessment and quote. Free estimates - call (570) 261-8118.
At the early stage of infestation, systemic insecticide treatment can protect an ash tree if the crown is still mostly intact. A tree with more than 30-40% crown loss is generally past the point where treatment is cost-effective. Dave assesses the crown condition and gives a straight answer on whether treatment or removal is the right call for the specific tree. Call (570) 261-8118.
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