A few weeks ago, we set out to treat the white ash state champion of New Jersey. We were in for a nice surprise. It turns out the ash is actually the largest in the country. Our Mid-Atlantic Regional Technical Manager Trent Dicks partnered with Princeton Tree Care for the donation treatment event […]
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Do you live on the west coast? If so, your trees may be at risk for Bronze Birch Borer (BBB) and scale. If you’re an arborist, landscape professional, or home owner, you should be aware of the solutions available to combat these nuisances. It’s not too late to treat this summer and fall! By protecting […]
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Though it’s almost August, there will still be plenty of hot weather ahead for many of us. For those of us treating trees, that means the battle against heat and humidity is on, and there are certain factors to consider now that may affect the success of your treatment. If you’re safeguarding against pests this […]
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Over ten years ago, Arborjet’s Regional Technical Manager, Joe Aiken along with Arborjet adopted the largest ash tree in North America. The gargantuan tree is located on a private residence, north of Travers City, Michigan. “It is 88 inches in diameter and when you see pictures you realize how big that is,” said Aiken. “We […]
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Oak Wilt was first discovered in Texas where it currently infects over seventy-six counties and almost every city in the central part of the state. Individuals and municipalities have been battling oak wilt in the mid-west for years and now it occurs in twenty-one states. Oak Wilt is an up and coming problem in Michigan, so Arborjet’s Regional Technical Manager, Joe Aiken filled us in on the current situation.
Read MoreYesterday, the Boston Exhibition and Convention Center was packed with enthusiastic and inquisitive attendees for this year’s second New England Grows. Arborjet’s New England Regional Technical Manager, Sean Facey, discussed his impressions of this week’s exciting show. This Year’s Second Show “This is probably the biggest green industry show in this area” said Mr. Facey. […]
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Originally published July 23, 2014 Oak Wilt is a fungal disease that attacks the vascular tissue of the tree, which can be fatal if left untreated. It has been in the United States for decades and has slowly made its way into the urban centers of San Antonio. There is no total prevention or cure […]
Read MoreThere are numerous species of bark beetles, which infest conifers throughout North America. Adults tunnel through the bark, mate, and lay eggs in the phloem (inner bark). The larvae develop in the phloem and cambial region, while pupal development is completed in the outer bark. Adults develop from pupae and emerge by boring out through […]
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Sudden oak death (SOD) is the common name for a fatal tree disease caused by Phytophthora ramorum, a species of oomycetes that are similar to fungi. SOD is one of 59 species of Phytophthora, all of which cause disease in plants, such as coast live oak, California black oak, Shreve oak, tan oak, and canyon […]
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As a homeowner, maintaining your landscape is part of your many weekly tasks. You want to do anything you can to maximize the value of your home in the most cost effective and efficient way possible. Arborjet tree injection is the environmentally conscious and cost effective way to protect your valuable trees from insects, diseases, and […]
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