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Tree Disease Treatment
How Phenology and Indicator Species Help With Pest and Disease Control When treating for pests and diseases, the effectiveness of treatments depends on several factors, including dosage, application method, weather ...
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Carpenter ants on Trees
Carpenter ants are large, black and quite noticeable. Homeowners observing their activities will notice them disposing of sawdust at the entrance of their tunnels. But are they feeding on my ...
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A Primer on Oak Wilt
Oak wilt is one of the most widely-known issues affecting oaks in the state of Wisconsin, and for good reason. The fact that this pathogen can kill mature trees in ...
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All You Need to Know About Mulching Trees
Mulching is a great practice for landscape trees large and small alike. Since most of our urban trees have evolved in conditions where their leaf litter is left in place, ...
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2024: The Year of Cicadas
2024 is a big year for cicadas in Wisconsin! This year our beloved trees will host two species of native cicadas at the same time, a feat 17 years in ...
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Japanese Beetle Management
The Japanese Beetle has been a steadfast non-native pest in Wisconsin for the past twenty years causing damage on countless numbers of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. Japanese beetles are ...
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How to get rid of ants and sucking insects
Arborists often get questions from concerned customers when they discover a large amount of ants congregating on new growth of herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. Ants found in large numbers ...
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Why All Consulting Arborists Aren’t the Same
In the vast world of arboriculture, the term "Certified Arborist" is a broad umbrella that shelters a diverse array of tree care professionals. Our clients have often shared their observations ...
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Understanding Evergreen Winter Browning: Unveiling the Culprits
As winter wraps its icy embrace around our landscapes, our evergreen companions may show signs of distress. The browning of evergreens during these colder months can be attributed to various ...
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Updated 2023 Hardiness Map
In the ever-evolving world of arboriculture, the Hardiness Map stands as a crucial tool, guiding natural resource professionals and enthusiasts alike in their plant selections. However, as seasoned professionals, we ...
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Time to Get Your Orders for Spring Planting!
As we embrace the winter chill, it's the perfect time to look forward to the rejuvenating spirit of spring. If you're considering adding new trees to your landscape, now is ...
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Two-lined Chestnut Borer
Agrilus bilineatus The two-lined chestnut borer is named for being the primary pest of the American Chestnut tree, which once dominated American forests. A blight introduced from Asia in the ...
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Buckthorn Removal
Rhamnus cathartica Known as Common Buckthorn, European Buckthorn, or Carolina Buckthorn, Buckthorn is native to Europe and western Asia and was introduced to the Midwest as hedging material. It spread ...
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Fruit Trees for Southern Wisconsin
Growing your own fruit can be a rewarding experience. It can bring you perspective on the relationship between our food, the earth, and climate. Picture the fresh fruit, pies, crisps, ...
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Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo trees are ancient and long-lived trees, often used as a symbol of longevity. They have been living on earth for an estimated 150 million years. They are the only ...
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Preparing for Winter: Proper Tree Watering
Before the ground freezes, it's essential to ensure your trees are well-hydrated for the winter. Here's a quick guide: Mature Trees: Provide 2 gallons of water per caliper inch or ...
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Spongy Moth Masses: A Concern for Oak Trees
Our focus is on identifying and addressing spongy moth masses, a potential threat to the well-being of your cherished trees. Spongy moths, in their larval stage, can cause considerable damage ...
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The Art of Autumn: Why Trees Change Color
As the days grow shorter and sunlight hours wane, trees respond to nature's subtle cues by undergoing a mesmerizing transformation. As autumn arrives, trees put on a remarkable display, transforming ...
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SPONGY MOTHS ARE BACK AT IT AGAIN!
WHAT ARE SPONGY MOTHS? Originally hailing from Europe, Asia, and North Africa, the spongy moth (Lymantria dispar), once known as the "gypsy moth," unknowingly journeyed to North America in 1869. ...
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VIBURNUM BEETLES ON THE RISE – PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS SHRUBS!
DON'T PANIC, WE'RE HERE TO HELP WHAT IS VIBURNUM LEAF BEETLE? The Viburnum Leaf Beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) invaded southeastern Wisconsin in 2015 and has since wreaked havoc on susceptible Viburnum ...
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SURVIVING THE DROUGHT: HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU WATER YOUR TREES TO KEEP THEM THRIVING?
While some trees in Wisconsin are more tolerant of drought than others, we do not have trees that are fully adapted to drought. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that trees ...
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Tree Planting: Autumn Blaze Maple
Leaves changing in Autumn can be as beautiful as a watercolor painting and can invoke a closing of the year. Maples in particular can offer the best red and orange ...
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Change in Lymantria dispar Nomenclature
In July 2021, the Entomological Society of America announced that they have removed the common name of “Gypsy Moth” due to its derogatory nature. The ESA has initiated the Better ...
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Becoming an ISA Certified Arborist
The International Society of Arboriculture is an organization that aids Arborists and other tree care professionals with accreditation, research, public awareness, safety information, professional development and much more. To become ...
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Tree Health Management’s Biochar: what is it and how can it benefit your trees
Urban trees have a lot of stressors to live with from limited space to compacted and less than ideal soils. At Tree Health Management we want to aid your trees ...
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IGR for my IPM? (Insect Growth Regulator for my Integrated Pest Management)
Pesticide use is certainly an ongoing concern in today’s world, so the idea of alternatives to these pesticides are met with great appeal. One such alternative would be the use ...
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