Emerald ash borer has been working through Middle Tennessee for several years now, and the window for effective treatment on affected ash trees is narrower than most homeowners realize. EAB is not a cosmetic problem — it kills ash trees systematically from the inside out, and by the time the crown visibly declines, the tree is often past the point where treatment can turn things around.
The good news is that proactive treatment works well. Systemic insecticide applications, when started before or in the early stages of infestation, can protect ash trees for years. Franklin Tree Service offers EAB treatment as part of our services — it's one of the most ecologically and economically sensible investments a Williamson County property owner can make if ash trees are a meaningful part of their landscape.
The less encouraging reality is that ash trees showing more than about 30–40% crown dieback are typically past the treatment threshold. At that point, removal is the more appropriate path, ideally before the dead wood becomes brittle and creates an additional hazard.
If your property includes ash trees, do you know whether they've been inspected or treated for EAB? And do you know how to tell an ash apart from other common species in the Williamson County landscape?
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Photo of an ash tree showing EAB symptoms (crown dieback, D-shaped exit holes, bark splits), or a crew member treating or assessing an ash tree. A before/after showing a treated tree that has been maintained vs. a removed tree is a compelling comparison. Real job documentation preferred over stock imagery.
Canva text suggestion: "Emerald Ash Borer Treatment: Act Before It's Too Late" or "EAB Is in Middle Tennessee — Know the Signs"