Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald Ash Borer Treatment

Emerald Ash Borer (or EAB) is an invasive species native to Asia. Despite its attractive lustrous color, it has the potential to essentially eradicate Ash trees in the US. It has recently been found in Maine and is expected to become a critical threat to our Ash trees.

Emerald Ash Borer Tree Damage

EAB bores into the trunk of Ash trees and can quickly girdle and kill otherwise healthy trees in 3-5 years. There are quarantines in place to stop the spread, but unfortunately many trees will be susceptible. We can help save your beloved Ashes using our trunk injection system to deliver a systemic pesticide to protect your trees.

emerald ash borer on leaf

Other Invasive Pests

In order to ensure the longevity of your trees and property, Hawkes Tree Service offers all kinds of invasive pest control treatments. Beyond the Emerald Ash Borer, we also offer treatments for invasive pests in Maine like the Brown-Tail Moth, Winter Moth, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid and Spongy Moth. Read more of each pest below, and click through to read more about each one!

brown tail moth caterpillars

Brown-Tail Moth

Browntail Moth is an invasive species that made its way the US from Europe in the late 1800’s. It quickly spread throughout New England where it became a nuisance for both trees and humans…
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close up of pine tree afflicted with Hemlock Woolly Adelgids

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

HWA is a sap-sucking, scale-like insect that feeds on the needles of Hemlock trees and spreads very easily. It is found in most of coastal Maine and continues to spread, leaving many thinned…
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spongy moth on leaf

Spongy Moth

Formerly known as the Gypsy Moth, the Spongy Moth is native to Europe, and made their way to New England in the late 1860’s. They have voracious appetites and are capable of consuming a canopy…
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many green caterpillars on tree

Winter Moth

A caterpillar capable of defoliating entire canopies. Winter moth was introduced into North America from Europe. It was first recorded in Nova Scotia in the 1930s…
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