Winter Moth, an invasive pest introduced from Europe and the Near East, causes severe defoliation of hardwood trees. Winter Moth is appropriately named, as adult moths are generally active from November through January. Winter Moth, which arrived in Massachusetts about 11 years ago, is more of a problem in southeastern Massachusetts, particularly on the Cape and islands, but [...]
At Tree Tech, we’re dedicated to providing you with the best tree service in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, including great advice from our certified arborists. Here are some tips on insect control for spring: April is a good time to schedule chemical tree treatments for winter moth and other plant damaging insects. Moisture is necessary [...]
April 12th marks Tree Tech’s 25th Anniversary in the tree care industry. Founded in 1986 by Andy Felix, Tree Tech, Inc has grown to be one of Southern New England’s most well known, and well respected residential and commercial tree service companies. With over 80 employees serving all of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Our trained [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Suzanne Walker December 14, 2010 (508) 543-5644 or Suzanne@treetechinc.net Tree Tech Opens Satellite Office in Marshfield, Massachusetts After 24 years of successful tree service operation out of Foxboro, Massachusetts, Tree Tech Inc. one of the premier providers of tree care services in the Northeast—recently announced the opening of a satellite office [...]
TRIMMING TREES IN FALL PREPARES TREES & SHRUBS FOR WINTER: Heavy wet snow and freezing ice storms can weigh down tree branches and limbs causing them to weaken or break. Preventive pruning and trimming in the fall can lower the risk of catastrophic damage when the next winter snow or ice storm hits. A skilled arborist like [...]
Before you hire a tree care professional to prune or remove trees or spray for insects and diseases, check first to make sure they are certified arborists, able to skillfully perform the tasks at hand. A certified arborist provides expert knowledge in many areas. Here are just a few of those: • Comprehensive tree and [...]
The Longhorn Asian Beetle is once again in the spotlight in Massachusetts, as the devastating insect was recently discovered in six red maple trees on the campus of Faulkner Hospital in Boston. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has issued an indefinite quarantine on 1.5 miles of land surrounding the infestation. The infested trees have been [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]