The City has placed traps throughout the Charlotte area in close proximity to.

The City has placed traps throughout the Charlotte area in close proximity to ash trees in order to detect the presence of the EAB. Trap locations are displayed on the map with a blue triangle, which you can click on to see what the traps look like. A chemical product injected into the trunk of the tree can wipe out EAB and provide protection for two years. Not sure what kind of trees are in your yard?

Contact an expert such as Arborscapes. You can also call the USDA Emerald Ash Borer Hotline at if. The first step in protecting your ash trees against the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is to determine how important your trees are to you. Depending on the health and maturity of your trees along with remove ants from trees sentimental and aesthetic importance, protecting them from disease may be critical to maintain or increase your property value.

The Department of General Services delivers a broad set of services to the residents of Charlotte and to other municipal agencies. Our goal is to help build a better community for everyone who lives and works in Charlotte. Our core functions: Design, construct, maintain and sustain capital infrastructure projects, public facilities and grounds. Removal must be done by using aerial lifts because the tree becomes too dangerous to climb.

We highly suggest using the preventative treatments so we can avoid losing an important piece of our canopy.