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Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Prevent Ice Damage On Trees
December 13, 2021
How can you help prevent ice damage to trees? Learn more here
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Plant Health Care
Spotted Woodpecker Damage On Your Tree? Here’s What To Do
August 6, 2019
Recognize & Repair Woodpecker Damage
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Winter Injury
Plant Health Care
Freeze and Thaw Damage on Trees
February 6, 2020
Read how fluctuating winter temperatures and frost can affect tree growth and cause other types of winter injury. Mulching trees in fall and tree guards are just a couple things you can do to help minimize damage, learn more.
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Arctic Blast Snow Covered Roads
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Protect Trees from Winter Salt or Rock Salt Damage
February 18, 2021
Restoring tree health after spotting signs of rock salt damage requires management from both you and your local arborist.
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Tree Safety, Storm Prep & Recovery
Hidden Storm Damage in Trees: Long-Term Risks & Preventative Care Tips
July 24, 2025
Storm damage isn’t always visible. Learn how hidden injuries can affect your trees’ health and safety long-term. Discover signs to watch for, preventative care strategies, and why professional inspections are essential to protect your trees after severe weather.
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Black Twig Borer Control
Insect & Disease Issues
Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer
May 13, 2021
Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.
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Does Tapping Damage Maple Trees Davey Tree
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
Tapping Doesn’t Seriously Damage Maple Trees (But Don't Plug Holes)
February 28, 2022
Tapping doesn't seriously damage maple trees - if you do it right! First, learn if your maple tree is big enough to tap (and if so many taps you can make per maple tree). Then, at the end of the season, you shouldn't be plugging maple tap holes. Trees will grow over that tiny hole in no time!
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Zigzag Elm Sawfly
Invasive Pest Alert for Illinois: Elm Zigzag Sawfly
May 1, 2025
The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive species, is targeting elm trees in the Chicago region. Most trees recover from this pest, but weakened and stressed trees are at risk.
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