by Katherine Scott | Aug 12, 2024 | Seasonal Tips, Tree Care, Tree Disease, Tree Pests, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal, Tree Removal Services
Summer storms in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia are a powerful force to reckon with. They often start suddenly and with little warning, bringing with them strong winds, thunder, lightning, and heavy rainfall. The aftermath of these intense storms often includes...
by Katherine Scott | Jul 10, 2024 | Tree Disease, Tree Pests, Tree Pruning, Tree Removal Services
Like all living things, trees are susceptible to disease and pests. Common insects that pose a threat to Virginia trees as tree pests include the emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid, and the southern pine beetle. Identifying these early is important to prevent...
by Katherine Scott | Feb 15, 2024 | Landscaping, Tree Care, Tree Pests, Tree Removal, Tree Removal Services
Keeping your yard well-maintained and free from pests is often a combination of different efforts. One often overlooked aspect of pest prevention is stump removal. While it may seem like something that can be put off after tree removal, leaving a remaining stump can...
by Katherine Scott | May 20, 2021 | Seasonal Tips, Tree Care, Tree Pests, Tree Pruning
If you haven’t heard it on the news, then you’ve definitely heard these creatures every time you step outside – the cicadas. Every 17 years, these noisy tree-loving creatures emerge from the ground. When this happens, they cover just about every tree...
by Mikaela Bailey | Jun 17, 2020 | Tree Care, Tree Disease, Tree Pests
What is an Aphid? An aphid is a small insect, only about 1/8 inch long, that is often referred to as a greenfly or blackfly. It is a common pest that feeds on the nutrient-rich sap from leaves and flowers. Though it may seem as if a bug so small could be harmless, in...
by Joe Wagner | Feb 10, 2020 | Tree Care, Tree Pests
Do you know what really bugs us? Bugs. Well specifically, as tree care specialists, common tree pests. Many beautiful trees have died because of these invasive pests. So today we’re putting together a list of common pests that damage trees in this area. Emerald Ash...
