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Spotted Lanternflies Predators

July 15, 2021

Because spotted lanternfly fly is an invasive species, there are a handful of natural predators here in the U.S. like chickens, praying mantis, squirrels, and bats. Get your full list of spotted lanternfly predators here.

Can You Prune Or Cut Trees In Summer Davey Tree

Trimming & Pruning

Can You Prune or Cut Tree Limbs in Summer?

July 26, 2022

Wondering if you can prune trees in the summer? Usually, it’s best to prune trees in the dormant season when they don’t have any leaves. However, there are always exceptions. Learn more which trees you can cut in the summer - and the ones you shouldn't!

Brown Japanese Maple Leaf Dry Scorched Crisp Davey Tree

Leaf & Needle Problems

What to Do When Your Japanese Maple Has Crispy Or Brown Leaves

August 17, 2022

Spot brown, crispy or scorched leaves on your Japanese maple? It could be Japanese maple leaf scorch, an underwatered Japanese maple or pests!

Why To Keep Mulch Away From Tree Trunks Volcano Mulching Davey Tree

Soil Care & Mulching

Why You Need to Keep Mulch Away from Tree Trunks

May 10, 2022

Mulching is great for your trees, but piling it too high and covering a tree's trunk, can cause decay. Learn why you should keep mulch away from tree trunks and how having mulch too thick around your tree can cause moisture build-up and could smother your tree's roots. Click here for more here!

Black Knot Fungus Must Credit Joseph Obrien Usda Forest Service Bugwoodorg

Insect & Disease Issues

How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches

April 12, 2022

Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Why You Should Start Looking For Winter Tree Damage

February 17, 2022

Spring is a great time to inspect your trees for both obvious and not-so-obvious problems.

Plant Health Care

Common Winter Tree Bark Damage: Sunscald and Frost Cracks

February 20, 2020

During winter, tree trunks can fall victims to sunscald injury and frost cracks. Here are a few tips on preventative winter tree care and here’s how to repair split bark on trees.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Newly Planted Tree Leaves Turning Brown, Yellow Or Wilting? Try…

May 16, 2022

Spot problems with your newly planted trees? If your newly planted tree has leaves wilting, leaves turning yellow or looks like it's dying, try this.

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