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Signs that your tree is
infected starts with small
D -shaped holes a little big-
ger than a pencil lead in the
tree trunk. The tree dies out
in a V formation starting at
the crown and working its
way down the tree. After 30%
dieback a tree is considered
unsavable. At this point it is
better to take the tree down
or let nature take its course.
Taking the tree down will
stop the infection, however
The treatment for the ash
borer involves the profession
drilling holes in the trunk
just to the back of the bark
every 4" in a spiral beginning
at about knee height to
about chest height. MacIn-
tosh warns that drilling in a
circle substantially weakens
the tree. The implant to treat
for the ash borer must be
into the bark, not into the
tree so depth is critical.
Spray paste is then applied
to fix the wound. In time, the
treatment capsules and
holes will disappear.
MacIntosh emphasizes
that prevention is the key to
saving the local ash tree pop-
ulation. Any trees under
8"-10" in diameter will not
be treated. For these trees
MacIntosh recommends
applying a deep root ferti-
lizer to speed up the growth
to where they can be treated,
if it becomes necessary. It is
too late this season to treat
for emerald ash borer unless
your professional recom-
mends it. A treatment should
last for 2 years, again on the
advice of your pro-
fessional as there
are 2 existing treat-
ments on the mar-
ket and MacIntosh
has only trained in
the one he prefers
for personal
reasons.
When deciding
which trees to
treat, first take into
account how valu-
able each specific
tree is to your
property. It is a
prominent land-
scape feature or is
the main shade
protection for your
home and prop-
erty it is worth the
investment to save
it. MacIntosh rec-
ommends not cut-
ting down an ash
tree unless you are
ordered to do so.
Even if it is
infected he recom-
mends natural die -
down as you never
know what
research or natural preda-
tors may be discovered in
the near future that may save
the tree. MacIntosh points
out, "60%-70% of the hard-
wood canopy from Amberley
to Kincardine are ash trees.
Imagine what it would look
like if all of those trees were
gone
If you would like more in-
depth knowledge on the
biology of the ash trees or of
a more scientific nature,
MacIntosh recommends a
very knowledgeable
resource, David Wilby of DF
Wilby Tree Surgeons. You
can find his website at www.
wilbytrees. ca. To contact
John MacIntosh at Enviro-
Masters Lawn Care call the
office at 519-395-5622 or
e-mail
john@enviromasters.com.
Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel
John Macintosh of EnviroMasters Lawn Care in Ripley
stands between ash trees. The one behind shows the
natural dieoff of lower branches as the tree grows
taller, the one in the foreground shows part of the
foliage. July 2014.
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The bark of an ash tree
is distinctive as it is very
rough. July 2014.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 • Lucknow Sentinel 7
Police Briefs - OPP
DRIVER SWERVES
TO AVOID DEER &
COLLIDES WITH DITCH
A 19 year old driver from Central
Huron missed the deer, however, in
his attempt to avoid the deer he put
his Toyota Highlander in the ditch.
Huron County Ontario Provincial
Police (OPP) officers responded to
the motor vehicle collision on
Stone School Line just after 5:00
a.m. on July 26, 2014.
A Huron County OPP Officer
spoke with the driver and deter-
mined the novice driver had been
consuming alcohol and had a
Blood Alcohol Concentration
(B.A.C) above zero. As a result, a 19
year old male driver from Central
Huron was charged with Novice
Driver - BA.0 Above Zero.
As a reminder to all Novice and
Young drivers, there are stiffpenal-
ties for driving a motor vehicle with
a BA.0 above zero. All drivers who
are 21 or under must have a BA.0
level of zero when operating a
motor vehicle.
If you are a novice driver and are
caughtwith any amount of alcohol
in your blood, you will receive an
immediate 24-hour roadside driver
licence suspension and if con-
victed, could face a fine up to $500
and receive a 30 day licence sus-
pension under the novice driver
escalating sanctions program.
If you are a fully licensed young
driver who is 21 years and under
and you are caught with alcohol in
your blood, you will receive a 24
hour roadside driver licence sus-
pension. If convicted you could
face a fine and a 30 day licence
suspension.
ARRESTS MADE IN CONNEC-
TION TO BREAK-IN AT BLACK -
HORSE GOLF CLUB
After an on-going investigation,
South Bruce Ontario Provincial
(OPP) arrested two males in con-
nection to a break-in at the Black-
horse Golf and Country Club
located on Bruce Road 1 in the
Township of Huron-Kmloss.
The break-in was reported to
police on Friday, June 28, 2014,
after an outside cooler containing
several alcoholic beverages was
broken into sometime over night
A 34 -year-old male, of Huron -
Kinloss, was arrested on July 27th
and charged with break and enter.
He is scheduled to appear in court
in Walkerton on Thursday, Sep-
tember 15,2014.
A 32 -year-old male, of Huron -
Kinloss, was arrested on July 30th
and charged with break and enter,
and theft under $5,000. He is in cus-
tody pending a bail hearing in
Walkerton Court.
Anyone with information is
asked to contact the OPP at
1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain
anonymous, you may call Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)
or submit a Web Tip to www.
crimestop-gb.org. You maybe eligi-
ble to receive a cash reward of up to
$2,000.
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