Emerald Ash Borer & Borer Protection
Protect Trees From Borers
Emerald Ash Borer Treatment & Borer Prevention in Utah
Borers are among the most destructive insects affecting landscape trees, and the greatest emerging threat to Utah’s ash trees is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This invasive insect has killed tens of millions of ash trees across North America and continues to spread west. While Emerald Ash Borer has not yet been confirmed in Utah, it is established in neighboring Colorado, making proactive treatment the best way to protect valuable ash trees before an infestation occurs.
At Utah Tree Care Pros, our ISA Certified Arborists provide professional trunk injection treatments to protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer, along with proven treatments for other destructive borers affecting ash, birch, poplar, pine, and other landscape trees. Early protection is the most effective way to preserve healthy trees and avoid costly removals in the future.
Common Tree Borers We Treat for in Utah
Lilac Ash Borer
Already present and attacking ash trees statewide
Flatheaded Borers
Attack stressed trees with thinning canopies
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB
Not yet detected in Utah, but confirmed in Colorado
Bronze Birch Borer
Damaging birch trees in urban landscapes
Roundheaded Borers
Tunnel deep into trunks and branches
Why Choose Utah Tree Care Pros?
Systemic insecticide treatments that protect from the inside out
Trunk injection and bark band options for long-term protection
Targeted timing to disrupt borer life cycles before they cause damage
Preserve valuable shade trees and mature landscape investments
Expert monitoring and early detection to stop outbreaks early
Our Local Service
Area
We provide borer treatments and monitoring in Salt Lake City, Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood Heights, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, Lehi, Highland, Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Park City, Orem, Provo, Mapleton, Bountiful, Layton, Farmington, West Valley City, Taylorsville, Murray, Herriman, and surrounding communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & Answers
Is Emerald Ash Borer in Utah yet?
As of now, it has not been confirmed in Utah, but it’s been found in Colorado and is spreading westward. Prevention is key.
Will a soil injection protect my ash tree?
Yes. Soil or trunk-injected systemic insecticides like imidacloprid or Tree-äge are effective at protecting ash trees from both EAB and Lilac Ash Borer.
Do I need to treat every year?
Some treatments last 1 year, others up to 2–3 years depending on product and method. We’ll recommend a treatment cycle based on your tree’s risk.
Tree Borer Control Services
Request a Tree Borer Evaluation
Don’t wait until it’s too late.Early detection of tree borers helps prevent structural damage, decline, and long-term tree loss through targeted treatment and care.
Call (801) 870-0164 or request a quote to protect your ash trees from current and future borer threats.