SWITCH TO COMMERCIAL My Account LEAVE A REVIEW FAQ BLOG CAREERS ABOUT Get a Quote Today Request Consultation ☰ Menu Ash Tree Protection Ash Borer Treatment – Why protect your ash trees? Emerald ash borer was first detected in Boulder in September of 2013. It has since been detected in Longmont, Gunbarrel and most recently in Lafayette. The Be a Smart Ash Campaign was started back in May of 2016 by the City Forester and Denver Parks and Recreation. It’s sole mission is to actively educate the public about emerald ash borer. We value their insight and initiative, and continually consult them for the latest news regarding their efforts. You can rest assured that Swingle Lawn and Tree will always have the most up to date information available. EAB in the news EAB discovered in Lafayette, CO Fort Collins now understands the severity of EAB Denver Post: Fall’s the best time to evaluate ash trees Household kitchen trivets can transport EAB Recommendations Consult an expert to evaluate your trees and make recommendations Do not plant new ash trees – we suggest the following trees to plant in place of an ash tree Do not move firewood made from ash trees out of the area Prune dead branches – they weaken the tree, making unlikely to survive attacks Additional recommendations may include fertilization and treatment for lilac/ash borer Protecting pollinators while treating Depending on the size of your ash tree, Swingle may recommend a soil or trunk injection to treat against emerald ash borer (EAB). However, if the base of your tree has flowering plants near its root system, which are often visited by bees and other pollinators, Swingle will NOT perform a soil injection. The product for a soil injection is directly injected into the ground near the roots of the tree, and may compromise the toxicity of flowering, pollinator-friendly plants. A trunk injection will then be utilized as we continue our environmental efforts to protect the pollinators of Colorado. Emerald Ash Borer Videos Play Protecting Against Emerald Ash Borer Play Emerald Ash Borer Tree Symptoms Play How to Treat Emerald Ash Borer Understanding Emerald Ash Borer Emerald ash borer is considered the most destructive forest pest ever in North America. It is responsible for killing more than 50 million ash trees in 29 states. Across the front range of Colorado, 1 out of 6 trees are at risk. Read More Signs of Infestation Initial detection of emerald ash borer in ash trees is difficult. While we recommend treating your trees before the signs are visible, here are a few things to look out for on your property. Read More Unsure if your tree is a city tree? If you’re unsure if an ash tree on your property is the cites responsibility or the homeowners, “read more” to find helpful information from the City of Denver. Read More Free ash tree property evaluation Schedule Today Many of our technicians are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and/or State Department of Agriculture for their areas of expertise. FAQ See all FAQ's TREE SERVICE Are your technicians certified? Yes. Swingle is one of the few landscape organizations in Colorado to be certified OSHA compliant. In 1970, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created. The goal was to help create a safer work environment by working with businesses to establish standards that are workplace-specific. The rules and regulations developed ensure workers are in the safest environment possible as set forth by OSHA. Swingle spends more time on training hours and invests more money in industry related training than any other Colorado tree company. Additionally, many of our lawn and tree care experts have gone through rigorous training and are certified through TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) and ISA (International Society of Arboriculture). TREE SERVICE What steps will be taken to ensure my property is not damaged? When utilizing bucket trucks, cranes and other large vehicles on your property, Swingle will lay down protective coverings in order to make sure heavy tires will not damage your property. Potted plants, lights, patio furniture, and decorative yard art should be moved from around trees before crews arrive to perform the work. Additionally, we remove your tree in stages, starting at the very top, to lessen the chances of the tree falling onto your home or homes around you. We work directly with the power company to make sure that electrical and telecommunication lines are safely moved out of harm’s way. Get our E-News Sign up to receive our updates. Get a quick quote. Let us help with your trees and lawn care. SavATree: Denver Lawn & Tree Care Service info@myswingle.com 8585 East Warren Ave Denver, CO 80231 SWITCH TO COMMERCIAL CAREERS FAQ BY WEBOLUTIONS DENVER WEB DESIGN AND SEO MARKETING COMPANY