Tree Treatments
Tree Treatments - Serving the Minneapolis, MN area.
Disease Treatment and Prevention
Many trees are susceptible to a variety of diseases. We offer solutions to help solve your tree's problems. There are many boring insects attracted to various trees, especially trees already under stress. Boring insects lay their eggs under the tree bark and their larvae feed on the interior of the tree until mature and then bore their way out through the bark as adults to start the cycle over again. The boring leaves telltale signs - exit holes. The feeding under the bark causes the real damage and will kill your tree over time. Emerald Ash Borer is probably the most familiar but there are other borers specific to Oaks, Birch, Pines and more.
What Is Emerald Ash Borer?
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive beetle from Asia. EAB larvae feed on the inner bark of ash trees which disrupts the tree‘s ability to transport water and nutrients. Once an ash tree is infested, it has almost zero chance of survival. The only way to protect your trees is with treatment.
What is Oak Wilt?
Oak wilt is a lethal disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum.
The fungus invades and disables the water-conducting system in white, red and other oak species. Different species of oaks vary in susceptibility to the disease. Red oaks typically die within 4 to 6 weeks of initial symptom development, while white oaks may survive or take 1 to 6 months to defoliate and die. Oak wilt is most often spread via root grafts between interconnected and grafted root systems.
What is Dutch Elm disease?
Dutch elm disease is caused by an aggressive fungus (Ophiostoma-ulmi) that kills elms regardless of their health. It is a tree disease and remains active as long as there are susceptible trees. The fungus invades the water transporting vessels and produces toxins which cause the tree to react defensively to block the advance of the fungus. The combination of the toxins and the defense mechanisms of the tree prevent the flow of water, which causes wilting and tree death.
