A deadly fungus that affects elm trees. It spreads through tiny beetles or through the tree’s connected roots, blocking the tree’s ability to move water and nutrients. Infected trees often show yellowing and wilting leaves starting at the top, then die quickly—sometimes within just one season. Early detection and proper management are key to saving nearby elms.
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Dutch Elm
Tiny, sap-sucking pests that attach themselves to branches, leaves, or trunks of trees and shrubs. They often look like small bumps or scabs rather than moving insects. Over time, they weaken the plant by stealing nutrients and can cause yellowing leaves, branch dieback, or sticky residue on surfaces below. Managing scale usually involves improving plant health and, when needed, targeted treatments to control their population.
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A group of diseases caused by fungi that attack a tree’s roots, usually when the soil stays too wet for too long. These fungi damage the roots’ ability to take up water and nutrients, leading to slow growth, thinning foliage, yellowing leaves, or even sudden tree death. Because the problem starts underground, it often goes unnoticed until it’s advanced. Improving drainage, reducing soil compaction, and promoting root health are key to prevention and management.
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Root Rot
Integrated
Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management is a smart, environmentally friendly approach to managing insects, diseases, and other pests. Instead of relying only on chemicals, IPM combines different methods—like monitoring pest activity, encouraging beneficial insects, improving plant health, and using targeted treatments only when necessary.
The goal is to keep pests at manageable levels while protecting people, pets, and the environment. It’s about using the right solution at the right time to keep your landscape healthy and balanced.
We don't just treat the symptoms.
We go deeper to find the root cause.
A healthy tree can take care of itself, let's just make it healthy.
IPM Walkthroughs
Monthly or Quarterly property walkthroughs to catch problems before it's too late. IPM strategy is all about managing thresholds. No healthy ecosystems contain zero pest. Monthly or Quarterly walkthroughs can save unnecessary chemicals from being applied and help keep a functioning ecosystem for your plants.
Soil Health and Rehabilitation
Healthy soils equal healthy trees. Urban soils are notoriously the worst. From compaction, lack of nutrients, and pollution, trees have an uphill battle from the beginning. With specialty tools like an Airspade, we can come in and break up the soils without hurting the tree and add blends of compost and nutrients.
Tree Treatments
Sometimes trees just need to be treated. Whether is preventative disease management for non native pest and disease such as Dutch Elm Disease, Emerald Ash Borer, and Crape Myrtle Scale, or just a stressed tree that needs a little extra help for awhile. We can help you decide if and when your prized tree needs a tree treatment.