Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Prevention & Treatment Serving Detroit Lakes, MN & Surrounding Areas

Protect your ash trees from the approaching Emerald Ash Borer with Miller Yard Care's expert certified arborist's preventative and treatment services in Detroit Lakes, Cormorant, Pelican Rapids, Frazee, and all of Becker County, MN.

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Prevention is key to saving your trees! Don't wait until it's too late — schedule your free tree health consultation today.

Why Prevent EAB?

EAB is an invasive insect devastating ash trees nationwide. While not yet confirmed in Detroit Lakes, it's a nearby threat. Our licensed, insured and certified arborist crews offer proactive tree injections that go in under the tree, for up to two years of protection.

Benefits of EAB Prevention

Save your valuable ash trees
Avoid costly removal and replacement
Protect your landscape's beauty and value
Gain peace of mind with up to 2 years of protection per treatment
Professional assessment by our Arborist Certified team members

EAB Spread in Minnesota

EAB has been confirmed in many Minnesota counties and is approaching the Detroit Lakes area. Preventative treatment is far more effective — and far less expensive — than removal after infestation.

EAB spread map Minnesota DNR Detroit Lakes area

Twolined Chestnut Borer — Threat to Oak Trees

The twolined chestnut borer (Agrilus bilineatus) is a native flatheaded wood-boring beetle. While it's a native insect, its populations can surge, particularly when oak trees are stressed. Recent drought years in Minnesota have created the perfect conditions for this pest to thrive, as stressed trees have fewer defenses against attack.

Factors That Increase Oak Tree Susceptibility

Drought stress
Construction damage to roots
Soil compaction
Storm damage
Defoliation from other pests like spongy moths

Bronze Birch Borer — Threat to Birch Trees

The bronze birch borer is the most dangerous pest for birch trees in our area. It works under the bark, cutting off the tree's life supply.

The Leaf Damager — Birch Leafminer

This pest won't kill a healthy tree on its own, but it weakens the birch tree significantly, making it an easy target for the deadly bronze birch borer. Look for these warning signs:

Brown Blotches: Leaves develop ugly, brown patches that look like blisters
"Scorched" Look: The whole tree can look brown and scorched by mid-summer
Early Leaf Drop: The tree may lose its leaves long before fall

Signs & Symptoms of Borer Infestation

Early detection is critical. If you notice any of these signs on your ash, oak, or birch trees, contact us immediately for a professional assessment.

Canopy Dieback
Browning and wilting of leaves at the top of the tree — the earliest symptom.

Branch Death
Entire branches in the upper canopy die as the infestation progresses.

D-Shaped Exit Holes
Small (~1/8 in.), D-shaped holes in the bark from adult beetles emerging.

Twolined chestnut borer symptoms on red oak trees showing crown thinning and dead top branches

Northern red oaks with symptoms of twolined chestnut borer, ranging from crown thinning and leaf chlorosis (early stage, left) to dead top branches (intermediate stage, right). Photo & Description Source: Wisconsin DNR

Tree Health Detection, Prevention & Treatment

Don't wait until it's too late to save your trees! Contact us, and our tree health specialist will come to your property, do a professional assessment, and provide you with a treatment plan for your trees.

Serving Becker County, MN: Including Detroit Lakes, Cormorant, Pelican Rapids, and Frazee

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Have Ash, Birch, or Oak Trees to Protect?

Contact Miller Yard Care today for a free EAB & tree health consultation. Our certified arborists will assess your trees and build a protection plan tailored to your property.

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