Insect Control: Help Your Trees Resist Pests

Although it’s tempting to desire, a completely insect free yard would not be normal or healthy for your landscape!  A variety of microorganisms, pests, and insects are necessary for the balance of nature and overall tree health.  The key, is knowing when the naturally occurring insects and diseases begin to cause problems for your trees. [...]

Controlling Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

Do your hemlocks have a grayish appearance?  Are they dropping needles, especially on the interior of the branches?  Then, you may have an infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid.  The hemlock woolly adelgid (Adelges tsugae), native to Asia, is a small, aphidlike insect that threatens tree health and sustainability of the Eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock [...]

The Lace Bug

You may have noticed that the Lace Bug has been very active in our area the last several years and has negatively affected tree and plant health. The adults have highly ornamented wings and a hood-like structure covering the head. The entire surface is covered with veins that look like lace .The Lace Bug affects many [...]

Protecting Trees from Storm Damage: Preventative Maintenance is Key

With hurricane season upon us, it is more important than ever to consider preparing your trees to withstand the rush of Mother Nature’s storms.  Fallen and damaged trees can cost homeowners a bundle as well as create a mess on your property!  Tree Tech is always there to assist with storm clean up, but we’d [...]

Help for Trees Damaged by the Winter Moth

Many trees in our area, especially the beautiful weeping cherry, were hit hard this winter by the winter moth insect. The winter moth is an insect pest that was introduced to North America from Europe. Its introduction has been known for years in various regions of eastern Canada.   Winter moth was introduced into the United [...]