With EAB claiming the lives of trees all over Minnesota, the idea of tree removal has become more probable for many homeowners. Investing in tree removal can be a good option for dead trees, but with emerald ash borer only spreading, many are considering removing living trees instead of investing in treatment.
Tree removal can be an expensive option compared to treatment, the average price homeowners in Minneapolis can expect to pay for having their tree removed is between $500-1500. Removal cost are dependent upon size, risk, and complexity. Some large trees can go as high as $5000-10,000.
Nobody seems to be talking about an additional hidden cost of removing a tree. Not only is tree removal quite expensive, it could potentially decrease property value. Treating ash trees can allow homeowners to spend less while maintaining trees they value. Prevention is always better than recovery.
Treatment can be a great alternative to removing infested and diseased trees. In comparison to removal, EAB treatments can be a more cost effective solution. While treatment costs vary depending on the size of the tree, most injections can cost homeowners as little as $150 to $300 per tree, for a 2 year treatment.
If preserving your trees is a priority, treatment is likely the best option for keeping the trees you cherish alive and healthy.
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