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Insect & Disease Issues
Red Turpentine Beetle: Identification, Damage & Management
January 5, 2023
You’ll see the most activity and red turpentine beetle damage in spring and early summer with these pests. Red turpentine beetle attacks usually start near the ground level of your trees.
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Bumps Or Burls On Tree Trunk Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
Are Bumps on Branches and Trunks (Burls) Bad for Trees?
July 5, 2022
If you spot growing bumps on your tree trunk or bumps on tree branches, those are burls on trees! But are burls bad for trees? Usually not. Burls typically don’t do any harm to trees. But you should get to the bottom of why they're growing. Look for...
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AS 507630274 Xyleborus Monographus MOB
Insect & Disease Issues
Mediterranean Oak Borer Threat
December 28, 2023
Here’s what you should know about this species of ambrosia beetle and how you can keep it from munching on your favorite trees.
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Hackberry Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
What's Killing My Hackberry Tree?
February 9, 2023
What are these “snowflake” like things falling from my hackberry tree? They are actually a large infestation of Asian woolly hackberry aphids. Let’s learn more about this pest and how to get rid of hackberry aphids so you can better protect your hackberry trees.
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How Much Water Do Newly Planted Trees Need Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
How Much Water Does a Newly-Planted Tree Need?
August 16, 2022
Keep the top 12 inches of soil around the root ball moist. Generally, that means 4-10 gallons each week. Click to pinpoint what's best for your tree.
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What Does Emerald Ash Borer Eat
Insect & Disease Issues
Emerald Ash Borer Facts: What Does the Emerald Ash Borer Eat?
February 13, 2020
Get the latest emerald ash borer (EAB) facts! What does emerald ash borer eat? Does emerald ash borer affect other trees? How to treat emerald ash borer? It’s important to know the ins and outs of this insect for proactive and preventative tree care.
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AS 285177860 Tubakia Maple
Leaf & Needle Problems
What Are These Water Marks On My Tree Leaves?
May 11, 2023
Tubakia leaf spot on oak is often confused with oak anthracnose. One way to tell them apart is the timing of leaf spots. Learn more.
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Hanging Christmast Lights On Trees
Property Maintenance & Landscaping
How to Put Christmas Lights on Tall Outdoor Trees
December 13, 2021
Wondering how to hang Christmas tree lights on tall outdoor trees or evergreens? Use these steps and see how many feet of lights your outdoor trees need.
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