Urban Forest Innovative Solutions

Protect your healthy elms from Dutch elm disease
Injection is is quick, easy and environmentally safe
During each injection your elms will be inspected for health
Reduce amount of chemicals used in the urban environment
99% effective protection against Dutch elm disease

Elms on Private Property

Today there are still many elms that grace the properties in communities all across Canada. The benefits of healthy and stately elms include shade, beauty and increased property values to those who live among them.

Dutch elm disease threatens these remaining elms and the benefits they provide. The disease is capable of killing an elm tree in just three months. In the past, there were very few options for home owners to prevent their trees from contracting the disease. With the introduction of Dutch Trig®, home owners now have a low cost, environmentally friendly approach to protect their elms and avoid expensive tree removal and replacement costs.

My elm tree looks healthy

Have the tree inspected by a Certified Arborist for general health and obvious signs of Dutch elm disease.
Start protecting your elm from Dutch elm disease every spring with a Dutch Trig® injection. Contact us at info@ufis.ca for a service provider near you.

My elm tree looks stressed and unhealthy

Have the tree inspected by a Certified Arborist for general health and obvious signs of Dutch elm disease.
If the tree is suffering from Dutch elm disease immediate pruning by an arborist to remove the infected parts can save the tree.
The Dutch Trig® vaccine has no curative properties. Similar to a human vaccination, there is no effect in treating an already diseased tree.
If the arborist believes your tree is free of Dutch elm disease, start protecting your elm every spring with a Dutch Trig® injection. Contact us at info@ufis.ca for a service provider near you.

My tree is dead

Remove the tree as soon as possible.
Dead or diseased elms can be great sources of beetles and new Dutch elm disease infections. Many cities have an ordinance obligating elm owners to properly remove dead and diseased elms and some cities and communities will even have the funding to do so for the owner. Contact your city forester for more information.
Keeping elm logs or firewood, in any form or size, with the bark still attached, is an invitation for bark beetles to spread the disease. These logs or firewood can serve as a breeding ground for the beetles that vector the disease to healthy elms. Since elm logs often originate from diseased and removed trees, they are a large source of on-going infections. Many communities have a ban on elm firewood and you should contact your local forester for more information.

My Tree is on city property

Contact your city forester to find out if the tree has been inspected and the city’s plan for long-term protection.

Neighborhood Watch

The less DED in your neighborhood, the better it is for all the elms in the area, including yours! There are many successful examples of local groups combining with neighborhoods and cities to volunteer their time to check the trees and advocate for proper DED management. Creating sufficient Dutch elm disease awareness amongst elm owners is extremely helpful for identifying and removing diseased trees. Contact us at info@ufis.ca for more information.