The New Threat: How to Prevent Asian Longhorned Beetle Infestation
As invasive species continue to threaten native trees across the U.S., one pest in particular has tree care professionals and homeowners on high alert: the Asian Longhorned Beetle. Originally from Asia, this destructive insect targets a wide variety of hardwood trees, including maples, elms, willows, and birches. With the potential [...]
Oct
Protecting Your Trees from the Emerald Ash Borer
Planting a tree is one of the most rewarding decisions a homeowner can make. Trees add beauty and value to your property, provide essential shade in the Missouri summer, and contribute to the local environment for generations. But if you want your new tree to thrive, not just survive, it’s [...]
May
Friend or Foe? Identifying Beneficial Insects and Pests
Missouri’s rich ecosystem, filled with a variety of trees and plant life, is home to a wide range of insects, both beneficial and harmful. While many insects play a vital role in pollination, decomposition, and natural pest control, others can be destructive, damaging and too often, killing trees and other [...]
Feb
Meet Agrilus Planipennis
They’re small, they’re green, and they’re from the other side of the globe. Their name is Agrilus planipennis, but they go by “Emerald Ash Borer.” And they’re here to kill your ash trees. What Is The Emerald Ash Borer? The Emerald Ash Borer is a half-inch long, green insect that [...]
Sep
Help! Your Trees Through The Dog Days Of Summer
It’s no secret that the summers in St. Louis and across Missouri can feature weather that can only be described as brutal. With temperatures reaching triple digits, the occasional hailstorm, drought, or torrential rains, summer can do heavy and lasting damage to your trees and, in extreme cases, destroy them. [...]
Jul