Disease & Pest Prevention

Testing Long-Term Emerging Treatments For Oak Galls

Oak galls are a common tree problem that has been historically overlooked as a cosmetic disease. But now we know that without the right care, they can cause leaf browning and dieback and cut off essential nutrients to twigs. If an infestation is severe enough, oak galls can kill the [...]

Invasive Species To Keep An Eye Out For In Missouri

Invasive species in Missouri pose a threat to the native environment through the crowding out of native species and habitat destruction. A species is considered invasive when it comes from other watersheds, regions, or continents and in their new environment have no natural controls. These invasives can be in the [...]

Hansen’s Essential Summer Tree Care Checklist

Welcome, summer! If you haven’t already been thinking about your trees and their summer health, it’s time to start. Tree maintenance is your responsibility as a property owner to keep your property safe and your trees healthy. Up Next: Tips For Protecting Your Trees In The Summer Heat For healthy [...]

Tree Care 101: Preventative & Curative Treatments

When it comes to our trees, their health should never be overlooked. Preventative and curative tree treatments work together to keep your tree healthy and free of pests and disease. Up Next: 4 Low-Pollen Trees For Your Missouri Garden These treatments can consist of injection treatments as well as seasonal [...]

3 Tips For Spotting Aphid Infestations In Large Trees

Aphids are small, sap-sucking insects that feed on stems, leaves, and other tender parts of a plant. This widespread pest will feed on almost anything but prefer trees with large, thick leaves. Aphids are typically tricky to spot on plants. Since aphids cannot be predicted, you will have to look [...]