Controlling Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Massachusetts

Many Massachusetts area Hemlocks have been hit by the hemlock woolly adelgid. The woolly adelgid have no native predators, which makes it extremely difficult to fight. Concerned about your hemlocks? If they have a grayish appearance and are dropping needles, especially on the interior of the branches, then you may have an infestation of hemlock woolly adelgid.  The hemlock woolly [...]

Trees Damaged by Winter Moth will Benefit from Fertilizer

Trees damaged or defoliated by the winter moth insect will benefit from an application of organic fertilizer & bio-stimulants. Weeping cherries were hard hit by winter moth in the Worcester Massachusetts area. Deep watering during dry periods and our method of fertilization will help in their recovery. Tree Tech complete tree service now includes large size, tree transplanting [...]

Identifying the Asian Longhorned Beetle

According to the U.S.D.A, 38,000 trees susceptible to the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) were treated last summer in Massachusetts. Wondering if your trees have been affected by the Asian Longhorned Beetle? Here’s what to look for. – Adult body length ranges from 0.75” – 1.5” – Crisp white spots on the back – Body color [...]