Residents are locking horns with a tiny but deadly adversary that's turning their lush ash trees into lifeless timber. The emerald ash borer (EAB), an invasive beetle, has been wreaking havoc across town, prompting the city to partner with Rainbow Treecare in a bid to save the leafy giants. Homeowners now have a fighting chance to protect their ash trees with a discount treatment program that could shield the community's canopy from turning into a graveyard of branches.
The notorious EAB doesn't discriminate, infesting and ultimately bringing down ash trees that aren't treated in time. It's a dire situation: an untreated ash is virtually a goner within one to three years post-infestation. The city's collaboration with Rainbow Treecare offers a discounted rate for homeowners wielding trees at least 10 inches in diameter and in good shape. It's a cost-effective measure versus the alternative—coughing up dough for a full-blown tree removal.
Interested residents might want to act fast. Getting in touch with Rainbow Treecare for a free consultation couldn't be more straightforward. Just a call to 952.767.6920 or a quick visit to their website and one could be well on their way to safeguarding their arboreal assets against these minuscule marauders.
For those pinching pennies, the city hasn't left you in the lurch. A full-service, income-based program, Shade SLP Plus, is up for grabs to residents who meet the nitty-gritty of eligibility and income stipulations. This initiative could spell the difference between losing a cherished tree and preserving a piece of your personal green haven for years to come.
