Experts for the Metro’s Toughest Tree Crisis
As a credentialed Minnesota tree care provider (MN Tree Care Registry license 20172625) with experts on every project, Natures Touch Tree Care & Landscaping is fully qualified to handle emerald ash borer removals across the southwest Twin Cities metro. EAB has been destroying ash trees in Hennepin County since around 2010 — the same year our company was founded — and we’ve removed infested ash through every stage of the outbreak.
An EAB-killed ash isn’t an ordinary removal. Dead ash becomes brittle fast, which makes proper training and equipment essential.
Common EAB Problems We See
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Thinning Canopy
The upper crown dies back first as larvae cut off the tree’s nutrient flow
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D-Shaped Exit Holes
Small, distinctive holes where adult beetles emerge from the bark
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Woodpecker Damage
Heavy “flecking” as birds hunt larvae under the bark
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Bark Splits and Sprouting
Vertical cracks and desperate shoots from the trunk and base
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Brittle, Dangerous Dead Ash
Infested ash dries out and fails unpredictably, even in light wind
Our Solution
Our staff confirm the infestation and assess how far gone the tree is. Early-stage trees may be candidates for treatment, and we’ll tell you honestly if yours is — we care about the urban forest too much to remove trees that can be saved.
When removal is the right call, we plan around the unique danger of brittle ash wood. Climbing a dead ash is risky, so we use techniques and equipment suited to the tree’s condition. We also handle the wood responsibly so the infestation doesn’t spread, and we can grind the stump and even help you replant with a resistant species — all under one roof.
What Makes Our EAB Removals Safe and Effective
- Condition-Based Removal Methods — Brittle, late-stage ash is handled differently than recently infested trees
- Responsible Wood Handling — Infested material is processed and disposed of properly
- Honest Treat-or-Remove Guidance — Early infestations sometimes have options; we lay them out plainly
- Replanting Support — As a landscaping company, we can replace your lost ash with the right tree for Minnesota
Why Choose Natures Touch for EAB Removal
- Experts Lead Every Removal — Professional diagnosis and oversight from start to finish
- Credentialed and Accountable — Minnesota Tree Care Registry licensed, with the BBB’s highest grade (A+)
- Experience Spanning the Entire Outbreak — We’ve handled metro EAB removals since the infestation began
- Scaled for Any Job — One backyard ash or an entire commercial property’s worth
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Services
EAB projects often include these services:
- Stump Removal & Grinding — Clear the stump and prepare for replanting
- Dead Tree Removal — For ash that has already died completely
- Diseased Tree Removal — Our full diseased tree service overview
- Hazardous Tree Removal — When a brittle ash threatens structures
Don’t Let a Dying Ash Become a Falling Ash
If you suspect emerald ash borer anywhere in the southwest Twin Cities metro, Call Natures Touch Tree Care & Landscaping at 612-240-6355 or submit a request for an expert assessment and free removal estimate.
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