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Emerald Ash Borer in NY: Symptoms, Risks & Urgent Action

📅 Published: ✍️ By: Arborix Certified Arborist Team ⏱️ Read Time: 5 Min Read 📍 Coverage: Erie & Niagara Counties, NY

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has devastated millions of ash trees across Erie, Niagara, and Monroe counties. Infested ash trees rapidly become brittle and dangerous to climb, making early detection and prompt removal essential.

Common Symptoms

  • Thinning canopy dieback in the upper crown.
  • D-shaped exit holes in bark (approx. 1/8 inch).
  • Increased woodpecker activity stripping outer bark.

🌲 Certified Arborist Recommendation for WNY Property Owners

Hazardous tree symptoms—including pest infestations, canopy dieback, insect exit holes, and storm limb fractures—demand prompt professional evaluation before structural failure occurs. Our ISA certified arborists provide free, on-site hazard inspections across Buffalo, Amherst, and all Western New York.

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Arborix Tree Services • Editorial & ISA Team

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