Trees and landscapes bring life and beauty to both residential and commercial properties throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Though, sadly, without the proper care, it is all at risk of disease.
As Certified Arborists and tree disease specialists, the goal of Rick’s Plant Health Care is to keep your landscape thriving and healthy all year long. Preventative care will help to reduce the incidence of disease. But, should it happen, we’ve got advanced methods of treatment to help heal your ailing plants.
First Signs of Tree Disease
- Discolored bark.
- Changes in leaf color
- Twig dieback
- Spots, holes, deformed leaves
- Premature leaf drop
Many signs of disease can be similar, from one type of disease to another. And determining what disease you are dealing with – and knowing how to properly treat it – can be a challenge.
To receive the most positive outcome, it is important to seek the guidance of an experienced arborist.
Foliar Diseases
The best times of the year for an initial tree inspection is in the spring and fall. Once we become familiar with your property we can identify common problems with key plants in your landscape and schedule additional visits if necessary. Prevention and suppression of pests and disease will typically always offer the best results, and in order to best manage the trees and shrubs on your property, property Inspections are key.
Tree Vascular Diseases
The best times of the year for an initial tree inspection is in the spring and fall. Once we become familiar with your property we can identify common problems with key plants in your landscape and schedule additional visits if necessary. Prevention and suppression of pests and disease will typically always offer the best results, and in order to best manage the trees and shrubs on your property, property Inspections are key.
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If you’ve been noticing the plants on your property don’t seem to look the way they once did, or if you want to make sure you maintain their health, give us a call today. We will schedule a time to walk the property with our Certified Arborist and ensure your landscape stay healthy and beautiful all year long. We service Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.
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March 27, 2024Emerald Ash Borer Treatment
The Emerald Ash Borer has been sweeping through our area, killing Ash trees within Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties as well as surrounding areas for several years now. If we treat your ash tree now, we can defeat the emerald ash borer so you can enjoy the beauty of your Ash trees well into the future.
Homeowners that have an ash tree, or many ash trees, must be vigilant about protecting them from the Emerald Ash Borer ash tree infestation. This invasive beetle, originally native to East Asia, has been wreaking havoc on Ash trees in the United States since 2002. Confirmed in our local area back in 2012, the Emerald Ash Borer population has quickly taken over our area and is killing ash trees within our communities. Upon emergence in late spring, the adult insect lays eggs on the outside of the tree’s bark, which quickly hatch and tunnel into the vascular tissue of the tree where they begin to feed. The best results, especially on a larger ash tree commonly found in our area, is through trunk injection which must be repeated every two years to maximize protection.
Symptoms of the Emerald Ash Borer
Crown Dieback
As Emerald Ash Borer larvae begin to feed, the outside of the tree will die from the ends of the branches inward toward the trunk. Damaged to the vascular system caused by larval feeding disrupts water and nutrients to the upper canopy, resulting in a thinning canopy and dying limbs.
Epicormic Sprouting
As the Emerald Ash Borer larvae continue to feed causing the crown to die back further, the tree will push new growth out wherever it can. This new growth is often seen along the main limbs and lower trunk.
Bark Splitting
Vertical splits in the bark are caused by the damaged tissue underneath. Often times the galleries from the larvae can be seen between the bark splits.
Woodpecker Feeding
As the population of Emerald Ash Borer increases within a tree, woodpeckers take an opportunity for a quick meal. Woodpecker damage can be identified by strips of bark missing, often starting at the top of the canopy.
D Shaped Exit Holes
As adults emerge in the spring, they create distinct D-shaped exit holes in the bark as they tunnel their way out of the vascular tissue.
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If you have Ash trees on your property it’s extremely important to start treatment before damage is done. Call us today to schedule a consultation to assess the overall health and condition of your Ash trees before it’s too late. Emerald Ash Borer is knocking on our door, treat now to protect your trees, maintain the look of your landscape and avoid the expense of removal and replacement. We service Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County and surrounding areas in Pennsylvania.
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