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Originally Posted by cittic10
It's worth a shot but don't be too surprised if they don't do that.
Contrary to popular belief, most places don't actually have enough tax dollars or staff to go around diagnosing everyone's tree problems. And if they do, it'll be because of something like a contagious pest or disease that threatens local agribusiness. Heck, with all the budget cuts, you'd be lucky just to get someone on the phone.
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Blunt but the truth. In hard times things like extension agents and their offices are considered luxuries. I didn't want to say anything because agents are wonderful resources (mine is an incredible font of local knowledge), but many counties no longer have an extension agent or share one with other counties in many states due to cut backs. Depending on statewide budgets, or lack thereof, most of the remaining ones do not have the luxury of time to make housecall type drives. Most are still willing to help with ID and explaining the options of what you can do if you can bring in a sample and pictures to their office. Many times Master Gardeners are available for help as well, again depending of if there was enough budget to cover their training in your county and if they have tree training.
Beside emerald ash borer there are other diseases of ash trees that might cause the symptoms but, without being able to see the trees and inspect for evidence, it would be foolish for someone to tell you what is wrong. The following is a good start, with pictures and some symptoms for you to compare to while you find a suitable expert to get help from:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/pme...reesFINAL2.pdf
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