Overwintering Pests & How To Prevent Them

Many insects that cause damage to trees will spend the winter attached to the tree in the egg or pre-adult stage. It’s best to control them in these stages, rather than waiting until they begin to cause damage next year or multiply in numbers. They often overwinter attached to small [...]

Oystershell Scale: Identify & Control

Oysters on your trees? This is not the water-dwelling creature but a pest known as oysterscale. Oysterscale, or mussel scale, resides in the family of what is known as scale insects that commonly affect trees and shrubs around the country. Up Next: What Is Not Killing Your Trees? This pest [...]

Keep Them Under Control: Good Caterpillars Versus Bad

Caterpillars are the larvae of either moths or butterflies and at this stage in their life, they eat. Because of this, they can cause damage to your garden and trees. But how do you know what caterpillars can be detrimental to the health of your trees? Up Next: 4 Essential [...]

4 Essential Summer Tree Care Tips

Summer is upon us, and that means taking charge of your tree’s health and care. Tree maintenance on your property is your responsibility! If you do not care for your trees, and an accident happens because of neglect, you could be held liable. By performing your duty of care, you [...]

EAB Prevention: Take Action Now!

EAB, or Emerald Ash Borer, is a widespread, invasive species that wreak havoc on North America’s ash trees. It has been confirmed in 27 of 50 states, including Missouri and Illinois. This beetle primarily feeds on the leaves and bark of ash trees, causing extensive damage and tree death. It [...]