Spotted Lanternfly: What Hazelwood & Maryland Heights Homeowners Should Do
Tree Care Tips, Tree Health, Tree Pests, Uncategorized

Spotted Lanternfly: What Hazelwood & Maryland Heights Homeowners Should Do

If you’ve seen reports about the spotted lanternfly moving closer to Missouri, your concern is reasonable. The pest hasn’t established a breeding population here yet, but a confirmed hitchhiker detection in St. Louis County means Hazelwood and Maryland Heights homeowners should know what to watch for before that changes. Key Takeaways Not established in Missouri […]

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Tree Pest & Disease Management Guide for St. Louis
Tree Diseases, Tree Diseases, Insects & Pests, Tree Health

Tree Pest & Disease Management Guide for St. Louis

Key Takeaways Oak wilt, emerald ash borer, Dutch elm disease, and anthracnose destroy thousands of St. Louis trees annually through fungal infections and insect infestations. Most tree diseases become untreatable by the time visible leaf symptoms appear early detection through professional inspection is critical for saving trees. Missouri’s humid summers, clay soils, and freeze-thaw cycles […]

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How to Spot Storm-Weakened Trees Before They Fail in St. Louis
Seasonal Tree Care, Storm Prep, Tree Safety

How to Spot Storm-Weakened Trees Before They Fail in St. Louis

Most trees that fall in St. Louis storms don’t fail because of the storm. They fail because they were already weak. To spot a storm-weakened tree before it fails, look for six warning signs: a new or worsening lean, cracks in the trunk, dead branches in the upper canopy, fungal growth at the base, hanging […]

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