Did you see that those of us in Indiana now have a weapon to fight those pesky emerald ash borers? On March 28, the Indiana State Chemist approved an insecticide treatment that can provide up to two years of protection. It has to be injected into the tree's vascular system-- a job that only trained professionals can do. So you'll need to contact a tree care company with certified arborists to see about pricing, etc. Read about this promising new treatment here. Or visit the Purdue Entomology Emerald Ash Borer web site.
Fun facts to know and tell: The Office of the Indiana State Chemist is part of Purdue Agriculture's regulatory services and is housed on campus. Take a tour of their web site to see the services that they administer, and details of the Indiana agricultural laws they are charged with administering to provide truth-in-labeling, food safety, user safety and environmental protection.
