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The risks of keeping a sick or dying tree The problem with keeping diseased trees is that they become a huge risk to the rest of your trees, and your neighbors. Diseased trees and dead trees often walk hand in hand. In other words, a tree that is diseased becomes susceptible to death, and often…
Preventing the spread of disease in trees The most significant step to preventing disease in your trees is to remove any dead, dying, or diseased trees in your area. To clarify if your tree is diseased you may still be able to save it. By removing the dead tree, you can stop the spread the…
How do I tell if my tree is sick? There are many symptoms to look for to find out if your tree is sick or not. Often times these symptoms are not immediately visible to the naked eye. Instead however, they require individual inspection for the symptoms. Dead wood is part of the trunk or…
How disease and insects attack fruit trees The greatest threat to tree’s everywhere is that of insect infestation, and the spread of disease. Although it can be hard to spot the symptoms at first trees can become sick in the same sense as men and women. The region of the tree, the climate conditions, quality…
Diseased Trees Anthracnose is one of the most prevalent diseases trees face. It is found in fungi and usually spreads during the beginning of the spring, it usually won’t kill plants but it will weaken them. This disease spreads when it rains, and when your lawn is watered. Mulch is a great way to protect…
Avoiding Tree Bugs & Tree Disease Each year,especially during the spring many tree species are targeted by all different types of pests including disease and insects. The most common pests include: Whiteflies Aphids Thrips Scales Disease: Anthracnose Fireblight Oak Root Fungus Powdery Mildew Verticillium wilt Sudden Oak Death Syndrome, or SODS Stress of your tree…