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Overwintering Pests
Insect & Disease Issues
What Are Overwintering Pests and How To Prevent Them
Scale insects and Aphids are just a couple overwintering bugs that hide away on trees and shrubs during the winter season. Here’s what you need to know about scale and aphids, how to prevent them and treatment options.
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Soil Care & Mulching
Davey SoilCare®: How to Improve Soil Health with Biochar
Improve soil quality for optimal plant growth with biochar. Biochar helps conserve plant nutrients and holds water like a sponge where plant roots can access it when they need it, learn more.
What Does Thrip Damage Look Like
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Thrips: Control & Prevention
Learning how to prevent thrips begins with keeping plants moist since thrips are usually drawn to those that are too dry. Early detection and a practice called integrated pest management are also important here, learn more.
Mulch That Repels Bugs
Soil Care & Mulching
What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?
What mulch is best for repelling bugs? Try cedar, melaleuca, or plastic mulch! Cedar is known to repel ants, moths, mosquitoes, and carpet beetles. Melaleuca is known to keep away termites. Plastic mulch deters aphids, thrips, and whiteflies.
Climate Change Facts
Davey Knowledge
Climate Change Projections: The Impact & Why You Should Care
Let’s look at how climate change impacts planting so you can better understand how it may affect your landscape.
Best Time To Prune Evergreens
Trimming & Pruning
When to Trim Evergreens
Different evergreen species have different pruning requirements compared to others and trimming timeframes. Be careful to not over prune the plant and cause additional challenges like inviting diseases or pests.
How To Get Rid Of Lace Bugs
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of Lace Bugs
Lace bug damage can look a lot like other pest problems, so proper identification is the first step. Learn how to get rid of lace bugs, the common warning signs, and a list of plants susceptible to lace bugs.
How To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard Davey Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard
With the uptick in tick-related diseases, you need to be more vigilant about keeping ticks out of your yard! Here are a few tips to do just that. Start by...
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