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 [...]

Low precipitation and midsummer drought conditions can adversely affects trees and shrubs and overall plant health. Both the mortality of newly planted trees and shrubs and the growth and aesthetic appeal of established landscape plants can be compromised. Signs of stress from poor water conditions include wilted leaves, marginal scorch, or leaves dropping prematurely.
When drought [...]

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 [...]

Tree Tech Inc. of Foxboro is a strong supporter of environmental stewardship and we need your help to support a new “National Tree Planting Program.”  The Small Business Environmental Stewardship Assistance Act (H.R. 4509) would reauthorize the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) “National Tree Planting Program.” Administered by the SBA, this matching grant program would leverage [...]

As part of Massachusett’s Asian Longhorn Beetle Cooperative Eradication Program, Tree Tech has been certified to remove trees and perform work to prevent the spread of ALB throughout the greater Worcester area. Efforts include treating potential “host” trees in the spring. But spring is short in Massachusetts, so last fall a new treatment was attempted. [...]

Topic: Spring Insect Control –  Tree Service MA & RI
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 aborists. Here’s some tips on insect control for spring:

April is a good time to schedule chemical tree treatments for winter moth and other [...]