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How to Stop Caterpillars and Cankerworms with Tree Banding

November 15, 2021

Tree bands stops worms, cankerworms, caterpillars and gypsy moths. Learn when to apply tree banding to treat the problem before it starts. First...

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Spongy Moth: Facts, Life Cycle, Damage and Control

May 23, 2022

Spongy moth infestation? Learn about the spongy moth life cycle, how to control them and what damage they can do to your trees. Read on to discover how bad Spongy moths will be in Massachusetts in 2018 and more spongy moth facts!

Insect & Disease Issues

Identifying Common Fall Tree Insects (Pests)

September 8, 2021

Davey identifies the signs and symptoms of common Fall pests.

Soil Care & Mulching

What Mulch is Best For Repelling Bugs?

June 25, 2020

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.

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Insect & Disease Issues

What Causes Tiny Rows of Holes in Tree Trunk (Maple, Oak, Apple)?

September 27, 2022

Is it a bug? A bird? Who is marking up your tree's trunk? Well, it's probably a borer or a bird. Keep reading to pinpoint who's the culprit and what you can do!

Insect & Disease Issues

Bagworms: Are They Harmful and How Can I Get Rid of Them?

April 26, 2022

Learn everything there is to know about Bagworms. What they look like, what type of damage they do and how you can get rid of them.

Insect & Disease Issues

What Spider Builds Webs in Trees? And How to Get Rid Of Them

September 13, 2021

What are those web looking things in trees? Surprisingly, a spider didn't build it. Fall webworms did. Find out how to get rid of fall webworms and their webs.

Lawn Care & Maintenance

What’s Destroying My Lawn: Fall Armyworm Damage & Control

September 10, 2021

What’s damaging my lawn? It could be armyworms! Early feeding damage looks like drought-stressed grass but can quickly progress to complete browning if there are a lot of fall armyworms present., learn more.

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