tree help!!! (lawn, bugs, trees, insects)

[my54ford]

Any arborist on CD? I have 3 Ash trees that look like they are dying Two only have leaves on a couple of branchs and 1 about half the tree. I don't see any bugs or other signs?

[NJDevil]

it's been getting plenty of water? or is that not really an issue, is it hardy.

[Mary Ann789]

Here's a website about the emerald ash borer. Even though it may not be insects causing your problem, this website also has information about other issues with ash trees.

Emerald ash borer Signs and Symptoms

[Rtom45]

Most likely emerald ash borer. There is no hope at this point. Vast areas are being destroyed and many localities are removing all ash trees to try and prevent the spread. PA had a quarintine (sp) on moving firewood, but they've given up on that. Have a reputable tree service look at your trees and if it is borer, remove the trees and replant with something other than ash.

[cittic10]

While EAB is certainly a possibility this OP doesn't provide enough information to go on.
For all any of us know, they could have been trees that were planted a week ago.

If you tell us more about the trees, their age, what has happened to them recently (digging, chemical lawn sprays), what has their care regimen been like? And post some pictures, especially of where the trunk of the tree meets the ground, perhaps some additional clues will surface.

[my54ford]

Originally Posted by cittic10

While EAB is certainly a possibility this OP doesn't provide enough information to go on.
For all any of us know, they could have been trees that were planted a week ago.

If you tell us more about the trees, their age, what has happened to them recently (digging, chemical lawn sprays), what has their care regimen been like? And post some pictures, especially of where the trunk of the tree meets the ground, perhaps some additional clues will surface.

Mature trees 30 or 40 footers 1 is very mature maybe 50ft! No digging around them, no trimming, we have had pretty normal rainfall. They seem to do fine last year. I'm in SE Minnesota where we had a very warm spring this year then it got cold . They seemed to be getting buds early then nothing or very little leaves...I can take some pics if it will help..
P.S. Mature Oaks and Elms very nere these seem to be fine

[cittic10]

You can try calling some local certified arborists. They usually give free or low cost consultations.
Not just a tree service- they're usually eager to chop down trees, but instead a certified arborist who is more concerned with preserving trees that are worth preserving. There are some treatments for EAB, I have no idea if your trees are a good candidate for that or not of if EAB is indeed the problem.
You can find a list of people to call on the International Society of Arboriculture website.

[JanND]

Call your County Extension Agent. They'll come out and take a look and tell you. Your taxes already pay for that.

[my54ford]

Originally Posted by JanND

Call your County Extension Agent. They'll come out and take a look and tell you. Your taxes already pay for that.

Thanks

[cittic10]

Originally Posted by JanND

Call your County Extension Agent. They'll come out and take a look and tell you. Your taxes already pay for that.

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.