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Dutch Elm Disease Prevention and Treatment

Dutch Elm Disease Treatment Options

There is currently no cure for Dutch Elm Disease, once a Elm Tree is infected it is almost always fatal once the Elm Bark Beetle becomes established.

There are several preventative treatments options for Elm trees in Utah. The earlier you apply the treatment the better chance your Elm tree has against the Dutch Elm Disease.

Feel free to reach out to us directly and we can assist in finding you a tree care professional to help save your ash trees.

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Trunk Injection

  • How is it applied: By a licensed pesticide operator
  • What is the process: A licensed pesticide operator will inject into the bark of the elm tree with a insecticide and fungicide
  • How Often: Every year
  • How Effective: This has been shown to be 90% effective at controlling Dutch Elm Disease

Prune Infected Area

  • How is it applied: Licences tree care professionals
  • What is the process: We recommend that you have a preferred licensed professional prune your elm trees and remove all of the infected areas
  • How Often: When you notice a infected area
  • How Effective: Very effective at removing the infected area

Remove & Replace

  • How is it applied: Licences tree care professionals
  • What is the process: We recommend that you have a preferred licensed professional remove the infected tree. You should also contact your local utility providers to make sure you won’t damage anything underground when removing a tree
  • How Often: Just one time
  • How Effective: 100%. By removing the infected tree and disposing of it correctly you remove the spread of DED
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