To date, there have been approximately 500 trees confirmed with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Approximately 250 trees have been removed. There are many more scheduled for removal this winter. 2500 letters were mailed to residents this past spring who currently have ash trees on their parkway, of those 175 residents have requested an inspection. 119 residents have taken the option to treat their own parkway trees. This winter the city will continue with the removal of EAB infested trees that are not savable, inspections and monitor trees that are currently being treated by residents.
Additional information regarding EAB can be found at:
- http://www.stcharlesil.gov/departments/PublicWorks/index.asp
- http://www.illinoiseab.com
- http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
- http://www.agr.state.il.us/