Arbor Day is Friday, April 26, 2019. Stay tuned for more details regarding upcoming South Barrington events to celebrating Arbor Day.

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in 2002. The EAB probably arrived to the United States on solid wood packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes originating in its native Asia. Adult beetles cause little damage, however the larvae feed on the inner bark of the ash trees and disrupt the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. As of 2018, EAB can be found in 35 states, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Manitoba.

The EAB has been discovered in South Barrington and effects several areas of the Village. This is evident over the last year as it has killed a variety of ash trees in our community. A large number of trees have been replaced and planted in a short period of time within the Village. Unfortunately, the Village is unable to water all replacement plantings. Residents who have received replacement trees are encouraged to continue watering the plantings regularly to improve their chance of survival. Additional watering is essential in the first several years after a tree is transplanted.

More information on the Emerald Ash Borer can be found here.

ComEd has an extensive maintenance program in place to help keep lines clear for distribution and transmission rights of way, however there may be need for further assistance with tree trimming near services wires or between poles on or near your property. Large trees and branches can cause extended power outages when they come in contact with overheard power lines. ComEd does not perform non-emergency tree trimming for wires running directly to customers’ meters (the service wire). If you hire a contractor, or plan to do any trimming on your own, ComEd will either drop or de-energize your services wire and will re-connect it once trimming is complete.

Your home will be without power until your service live is re-connect. There is no charge for this service. Please call 1-800-EDISON-1 (1-800-334-7661) and a ComEd representative will contact you as soon as possible to schedule the date and time of the service wire drop.