Planting New Trees
EAB is spreading fast through surrounding states and approaching Utah. Your ash trees have a narrow window for protection. TreeMendus Arbor Care has been preparing for this threat for years while others are just learning about it.
We follow the best management practices we've studied for years - and when you start prevention before EAB gets in your tree, it works. Period.
While others are learning about this threat, we’ve been developing EAB prevention strategies for years, studying protocols from affected states to protect Utah’s ash trees.
Get comprehensive ash tree assessment and prioritized treatment plans for large residential and commercial properties with extensive ash populations.
Tree planting is one of our favorite parts of tree care! It’s extremely important and is actually highly misunderstood by most professionals – from certified arborists, landscapers, contractors, city planners and even major educational installations. Proper tree planting and selection are the number one leading contributor to a healthy and long-lived tree! If it’s not put in the ground right, then nothing works right and all systems are in failure mode. With the amount of misinformation and need for demonstration, we have included a video here of me planting a new tree. In this video, you will find all the major requirements for planting and even some secrets most people either don’t know or have never performed. Most improperly installed trees will remain in the ground for upwards of 7 to 10 years before they die due to the installation.
“What kind of tree should I plant?” is a question we are asked quite frequently. “The right tree for the right place,” is a golden phrase in the arboricultural community. Before you know what type of tree you would like to select, you need to know what is suitable for the site. When possible, try to perform a drainage test to ensure that the tree won’t become waterlogged. First, dig a hole about 2.5 to 3 feet deep. Fill the hole with water until it is filled, let drain, and immediately fill again with water. Let the water drain one last time completely and fill the hole for a third time. If the hole does not drain within one hour, you have poor drainage and should consider some type of ramification.
Evergreen Trees
Deciduous Trees
**NO MAPLES** Excluding Japanese
TreeMendus Arbor Care offers comprehensive Emerald Ash Borer treatment services for Utah’s most valuable properties. Our integrated approach combines early detection monitoring, proven prevention treatments and long term ash tree management to protect your landscape investment as EAB spreads across the state.
Comprehensive Assessment
Ash tree identification, health evaluation and risk assessment with GPS mapping and treatment prioritization for large estate management.
Proven EAB Treatment
Systemic insecticide application using emamectin benzoate—the industry standard for EAB prevention with near perfect effectiveness when applied before infestation.
Estate Management Planning
Multi-year strategic planning for properties with extensive ash populations including budget planning, treatment scheduling and species diversification recommendations.
EAB Detection Monitoring
Annual monitoring for early EAB detection signs combined with treatment effectiveness evaluation to ensure continued protection of your ash trees.
Emergency Response Planning
Rapid assessment and treatment protocols for properties discovering EAB activity including damage evaluation and salvage treatment options for recently infested trees.
Ash Tree Risk Assessment
Professional evaluation of potential ash tree failures as EAB spreads, providing liability documentation and safety recommendations for property protection.
All assessments are performed exclusively by our ISA certified arborists with years of field experience, never delegated to sales representatives or unqualified personnel. You get comprehensive professional evaluation with thorough documentation that satisfies insurance requirements and legal standards.
We respond to all consultation inquiries within 24 hours and complete on-site evaluations within one week of your initial contact. Urgent tree hazard situations receive immediate attention to safeguard your property and ensure safety.
Our consultation fees are presented transparently from the start with zero hidden costs or unexpected charges. Every treatment proposal includes comprehensive pricing details so you can make informed decisions about your tree care investment.
If our consultation or treatment outcomes don’t meet your expectations we’ll take immediate action to resolve any issues. We’re committed to building long term relationships based on trust and results, not short term transactions.
Our ISA certified arborist will conduct a thorough evaluation of all ash trees on your property, documenting species, health status, size and location to develop a protection strategy. We’ll perform basic diagnostic techniques on as many trees as we can – not just the ones you’re worried about, because a green tree doesn’t tell us everything about its health.
You’ll spend a full hour learning about EAB biology, Utah’s timeline, and tree physiology specific to your property. Bring a notebook—this isn’t a sales pitch, it’s a masterclass in tree care. We’ll explain why your maintenance practices matter more than any treatment we provide, plus give you cost analysis comparing prevention to removal and replacement expenses.
You’ll receive a detailed management strategy with treatment schedules prioritized by tree value and budget. For large estates, we help you focus resources on your most important specimens while planning long-term canopy management. Not every ash tree needs immediate treatment—we’ll tell you the truth about what can be saved and what’s most strategic for your property.
Ready to protect your ash trees from Utah’s newest invasive threat? Our prevention-first approach gives you the confidence and protection strategy to preserve your valuable ash trees while others face devastating losses.
Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed over 50 million trees across North America—and it’s rapidly approaching Utah. Every day you wait is another day closer to losing your ash trees forever. Our prevention treatment is 100% effective when started early, but once symptoms appear, it’s too late. Schedule your risk assessment today.
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EAB larvae bore through ash trees’ vascular system completely disrupting water and nutrient flow. Unlike other pests that may weaken trees over years EAB kills healthy ash trees in 2-4 years with near perfect consistency. EAB not only kills trees quick but they also compromise the structural integrity of the wood creating extremely hazardous situations for homeowners and the general public. No North American ash species has natural resistance.
Prevention treatment with emamectin benzoate is near perfect when applied before EAB infestation. Treatment should start immediately when EAB is detected in surrounding areas—waiting for local detection means it’s already too late.
Our full assessment includes ash tree identification and mapping, individual tree health evaluation, treatment priority ranking based on tree value and location, cost analysis comparing prevention to removal/replacement and customized protection scheduling for your property.
Prevention treatment is $15-25 per inch of trunk diameter every 2-3 years. A 20 inch ash tree costs $400-500 for prevention versus $5,000+ for removal and replacement making prevention 90% less expensive than losing the tree.
Treatment success depends on infestation severity. Early stage infestations may respond to intensive treatment but success rates drop dramatically once symptoms appear. Prevention before infestation is far more effective and cost efficient than treating infected trees.
We help prioritize treatment based on tree value, health and strategic importance to your property. Not every ash tree needs immediate treatment—we develop phased protection plans that focus resources on your most valuable specimens while planning long term canopy management strategies.
We service properties across Northern Utah, including Salt Lake City, Davis County, Weber County, Summit County, Ogden, Morgan County and the Ogden Valley.
