Disease & Insect Diagnosis
Some tree pests are common and harmless, while others can aggressively kill your trees and spread quickly to the surrounding ones. Certain pests target specific trees, and often tree insects and infectious diseases work together to attack a tree as a team.
Common pathogens like fungi have visible sign such as discoloration, abnormal growth in bark and leaves, and dead tips on branches. Some infections are systemic, meaning that once they get inside the tree, they will surely kill it, and others are superficial and can be limited and controlled with appropriate, professional attention.
The key to disease and pest control is to properly identify the infection or infestation, and act accordingly. A common misconception is that all tree diseases and insects can spread to surrounding trees, when in fact, insects and other infectious diseases only target specific species of trees, so there isn't always a need for alarm, but the best course of action is to catch tree diseases and insects promptly.
We recommend everyone to keep an eye on their trees, bark and leaves. If you notice anything abnormal, or have cause for concern, call us for a free assessment at (403) 369-0043 or fill out your information here and we'll contact you to arrange your free consultation with a Turning Leaf certified arborist. Our experienced arborists will provide expert disease and insect diagnosis, make professional recommendations, and outline all viable options available to you for optimum tree care.
Common pathogens like fungi have visible sign such as discoloration, abnormal growth in bark and leaves, and dead tips on branches. Some infections are systemic, meaning that once they get inside the tree, they will surely kill it, and others are superficial and can be limited and controlled with appropriate, professional attention.
The key to disease and pest control is to properly identify the infection or infestation, and act accordingly. A common misconception is that all tree diseases and insects can spread to surrounding trees, when in fact, insects and other infectious diseases only target specific species of trees, so there isn't always a need for alarm, but the best course of action is to catch tree diseases and insects promptly.
We recommend everyone to keep an eye on their trees, bark and leaves. If you notice anything abnormal, or have cause for concern, call us for a free assessment at (403) 369-0043 or fill out your information here and we'll contact you to arrange your free consultation with a Turning Leaf certified arborist. Our experienced arborists will provide expert disease and insect diagnosis, make professional recommendations, and outline all viable options available to you for optimum tree care.