What’s wrong with my tree? Thousand cankers disease

Thousand cankers disease affects black walnut trees Did you know that Missouri has more black walnut trees than any other state? This important tree provides wood, edible nuts, and is valued as a shade tree. Thousand cankers disease (TCD) is a devasting fungal disease to this species of trees that [...]

Get Your Trees Treated For Bagworms!

Bagworms are a common site in the Midwest, with eggs hatching May through June. After hatching, the larvae emerge to create bags of their own by gradually incorporating materials from crawling around.

Treat Your Trees For Emerald Ash Borer Now!

If you have ash trees on your property, it is imperative that you have them inspected NOW to see if they should be treated for emerald ash borer (EAB). This invasive species has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in the United States and cost municipalities and property owners [...]

Volunteer Trees: What They Are And How To Get Rid Of Them

Volunteer trees, or weed trees, are unwanted tree seedlings that grow in your yard all by themselves. Often, they are trees that are undesirable or invasive such as tree of heaven, black locust, and white mulberry. Suckers from these trees spread quickly and chokes out beneficial native plants, reducing your [...]

Tree Care Is Dangerous! Leave It To The Professionals

Tree care is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States—and one to be left to the professionals. The tree care industry experiences an injury rate that’s 30 times higher than the average employee. Up Next: Identifying Dangerous Trees On Your Property