You have probably heard the terms plant health care or integrated pest management before, but do you know what they mean and why they are important? Plant health care is defined as a process of scheduled preventative maintenance that is put together based on monitoring and the use of cultural and chemical tactics to enhance tree vitality. Whereas, integrated pest management is a pest population management system that utilizes all appropriate techniques and information to reduce pest populations. When implemented in conjunction with each other, you can help to ensure that your trees are thriving and healthy.
Your plant health care plan will be unique to your property, and the frequency of visits and applications may vary. When problems are detected and managed early, we can help to stop them before they become serious. Some solutions determined by your arborist may be as simple as spot applications of pesticides, pruning, or irrigation changes.
When it comes to pest issues, the same theory applies that the earlier pests are spotted, the higher the chances of your arborist being able to control the situation before it turns into a severe/deadly infestation. As part of our integrated pest management solutions, we use organic oil sprays, soaps, or pyrethroids that are safe for the environment, your family, and your pets. In some cases, we may inject treatment directly into a tree’s vascular system through the trunk.
Proper tree fertilization and mulching is key in fostering a healthy landscape and lawn. The quality of the soil around a tree’s roots determines the health of the tree. Trees require nutrients to live and thrive. When one or more of these nutrients are deficient in the soil, the tree will not reach its full …
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The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee is officially on the endangered species list. You may be thinking; bubble bee endangered, why do I care? Well, the rusty patch bumble bee is a vital pollinator. In short, without them, food doesn’t grow. But, did you know that there are some things you can be doing on your …
Roots play an essential role in a tree’s health and survival. Tree roots have four major roles; absorption of water and nutrients, storage of nutrients and food, anchoring a tree to the ground, and vegetative reproduction. Since it is the responsibility of tree roots to not only absorb life-supporting nutrients, food, and water, but to …
Typically, homeowners are under the impression that a recipe for a thriving tree is sunlight, good soil conditions, and water. 2018 has been a year of rain, with several severe storms, with most rain storms being heavy/saturating downpours. While watering plants and trees is key to their survival, and you may think these frequent downpours …
A typical soil contains about 50% pore space. The remaining 50% is made up of soil particles and organic matter. When soil is compacted, pore compression occurs. These pores would typically transport vital water and air to roots. When compacted, this transportation is stunted, often resulting in oxygen deficiency and impeding root growth. The …
You have probably heard the terms plant health care or integrated pest management before, but do you know what they mean and why they are important? Plant health care is defined as a process of scheduled preventative maintenance that is put together based on monitoring and the use of cultural and chemical tactics to enhance …