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Yes — the invasive emerald ash borer is now a serious problem in Texas, including the Dallas–Fort Worth area and Tarrant County. The beetle attacks and kills all ash tree species, including Texas ash, green ash, and white ash.
Texas A&M Forest Service
In Texas, confirmed infestations now include counties such as Dallas, Denton, Parker, Wise, and Tarrant County.
Texas A&M Forest Service
Common signs of emerald ash borer infestation include:
Thinning canopy and dead branches at the top
Sprouting shoots along the trunk
Bark splitting
Distinctive “D”-shaped exit holes
Heavy woodpecker activity
Serpentine tunnels under the bark
The larvae feed beneath the bark and destroy the tree’s vascular system, preventing water and nutrients from moving through the tree. Once symptoms are obvious, many trees are already heavily infested. Untreated ash trees often die within 1–3 years after infestation becomes established.
Texas A&M Forest Service
Treatment is possible if caught early. Certified arborists commonly use trunk injections containing emamectin benzoate to protect valuable ash trees. Preventive treatment is far more successful than waiting until the tree is severely declining.
Texas A&M Forest Service recommends:
Do not move ash firewood
Monitor ash trees closely
Have suspicious trees inspected by a certified arborist
Treat healthy, high-value ash trees before major decline
Texas A&M Forest Service
Ash trees become brittle and hazardous as they die, especially after standing dead for a year or more. Removal can become significantly more dangerous and expensive if delayed. Community reports from arborists and homeowners across North Texas are already showing widespread decline and removals.
Contact Your local Certified Arborists at Prichard Tree Care for diagnosis and Treatment Strategies for the emerald ash Borer in the Ft.Worth Dallas areas
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