How to prepare for the emerald ash borer

Pointers from Minnesota tree experts

Today, Agweek published an article titled "Own an ash tree? Follow these tips." It's a list of practical pointers that may help ash tree owners as they decide how to deal with the emerald ash borer in their landscape.

The Minnesota experts don't recommend treating an ash tree with preventative chemicals until the borer has been identified within 15 miles. They also caution that tree owners should beware of scam artists who want to sell expensive, useless treatments.

You might want to print the article and keep it, if you find the tips helpful. Internet news articles sometimes become unavailable after a few weeks.