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Michigan Ash Disease Mystery Solved

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), also known by the acronym EAB, is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia that feeds on ash species. Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years.Google By Linda McElreathJanuary 28, 2002 A fungal…

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Storm Damage Tree Removal West Michigan

Storm damage in West Michigan - Multiple trees down after severe weather. Gill's Tree Service provides 24/7 emergency response. ⚠ Need Emergency Tree Removal RIGHT NOW? We offer 24/7 storm damage response in West Michigan Call (616) 886-8920 Now When a storm hits West Michigan, the damage can be devastating. Trees crash into homes, block driveways, take down power lines,…

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5 Signs Your Tree Needs to Be Removed

Our grapple saw safely removing a hazardous tree hanging over a home in West Michigan. Photo: Gill's Tree Service Trees add beauty, shade, and value to your property. But sometimes, a tree becomes a hazard rather than an asset. Knowing when to remove a tree can protect your home, your family, and your neighbors from serious damage. As West Michigan's…

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How to know when it’s time to take a tree down

WHEN IT’S TIME TO REMOVE A TREE Diagnosing a dead tree is a two-person task. You and your arborist both play an important role in keeping your yard safe from hazardous trees. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT YOUR TREE IS DEAD Here’s what you can do: start by scratching a small piece of bark off of a few twigs on the…

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