Ep 78: ArborVentures: Emerald Ash Borer, Tree Removal & What to Plant in Nebraska

<p>ArborVentures: What Wahoo Homeowners Need to Know About Their Trees</p><p>When should you call a tree professional? Can an ash tree still be saved? And what should you plant if you&#39;re replacing a tree in your yard?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Chamber Chat with Kate &amp; Kat</strong>, we’re joined by <strong>Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures</strong> for a conversation that might have you looking at the trees in your own yard a little differently.</p><p>We talk about the work ArborVentures does throughout the area, what homeowners should be watching for when it comes to the health of their trees, and why sometimes a tree that looks perfectly fine may already be dealing with a problem.</p><p>A big part of our conversation focuses on <strong>emerald ash borer</strong>, which is already affecting ash trees throughout the Wahoo area. Tim and Melanie explain how the insect affects a tree over time, why the damage may not be obvious at first, and why homeowners with ash trees shouldn&#39;t wait too long to decide whether they want to treat them.</p><p>We also get into the questions homeowners actually want answered: How do you know if a tree needs to come down? How is tree work priced? What happens after storms? And if you have to replace a tree, what should you plant next?</p><p>And yes, we even get into which trees the experts would—and wouldn&#39;t—choose for their own yards.</p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – Welcome to Chamber Chat<br><strong>00:38</strong> – Meet Melanie and Tim Mongar of ArborVentures<br><strong>04:30</strong> – Big trees, storm damage and when trees need to come down<br><strong>07:24</strong> – Emerald ash borer in the Wahoo area<br><strong>07:38</strong> – What happens after an ash tree becomes infested<br><strong>10:28</strong> – Not every curling leaf is emerald ash borer<br><strong>11:52</strong> – Why now is the time to make a decision about your ash trees<br><strong>12:03</strong> – How to know if you have an ash tree and whether it can still be treated<br><strong>13:46</strong> – How ArborVentures determines the cost of tree treatment<br><strong>15:00</strong> – Tree treatment and the costs homeowners need to consider<br><strong>21:37</strong> – What are good trees to plant in Nebraska?<br><strong>24:43</strong> – Why choosing the right tree depends on your property<br><strong>28:12</strong> – What to consider before planting a tree that will eventually get BIG<br><strong>33:00</strong> – Wrapping up with ArborVentures</p><p>Whether you have an older tree you&#39;re worried about, an ash tree you&#39;re not sure what to do with, or you&#39;re thinking about planting something new, this episode is packed with practical information from people who work with trees every day.</p><p>🎙️ Listen to the full conversation with Melanie and Tim Mongar of <strong>ArborVentures</strong> on Chamber Chat with Kate &amp; Kat.</p><p><strong>Keep it local, friends!</strong></p><p>In This Episode</p>