In spring, we do insect treatments for pests such as scale insects, adelgid, pine weevil, eastern tent caterpillar, ambrosia beetle, spotted lanternfly, aphids, mites, lacebugs, boxwood leafminer, psyllid, and emerald ash borer.
In early spring, we perform first-round and second-round IPM evaluations and treatments, systemic treatments, and pest suppression techniques such as dormant oil treatments and pre-emergent herbicides.
In spring we perform corrective pruning while trees are in their dormant state. Corrective pruning attempts to meet owners’ needs while helping the tree thrive.
In spring we offer soil testing and apply potassium-based soil amendments and other foliar/prescription soil treatments to help plants fight off disease, like phytophthora rot.
In late spring, root and foliar applications of growth regulators helps reduce terminal growth and improve root health and function, in addition to other benefits.
In spring and summer, bagworms lay eggs on the underside of plants. The larvae are very destructive, especially to evergreen plants, such as cedar, juniper, and arborvitae.
November through December is a good time for nitrogen-based soil amendment and fertilization to ensure that plants get the proper nutrients throughout the year.
We often manage these pests in September through October, They can cause premature shedding of needles, diminished growth of twigs, significant dieback, and in worst cases, the loss of the tree.
