Gypsy Moth: What We Know Today….
Last year the oldest standing Oak at the Quabbin Reservoir died due to repeated attacks by the Gypsy Moth. The affect of repeated defoliation on trees is widely known, but
Tree Care
An Opportunity To Make a Difference
Arborjet is committed to our local communities. As far we’re concerned, we have an obligation to find solutions to help support our urban forests. Every once in a while, we
Apple Scab: Symptoms and How to Treat
Description & Treatment Apple Scab is a fungal disease which can affect the leaves, fruit, and twigs of flowering, ornamental trees such as crabapple, hawthorn (Venturia inequalis) and pear (V.
Anthracnose: What are the Symptoms and How to Treat It
Anthracnose – Description & Treatment Anthracnose (Leaf Blight) is a general term for foliar diseases caused by numerous species of fungi and affects a broad range of trees including ash,
Arborists and Researchers Come Together to Tackle the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternfly is here and continuing to spread across the states. If it continues, the impact could be devastating. Recently, Don Grosman, Arborjet Entomologist, attended two spotted lanternfly (SLF) summits.
Fireblight. How to Identify and Treat
Fireblight spreads quickly between trees in close proximity. Pollinators, rain and wind can spread the disease. Description & Treatment Fireblight is a bacterial disease affecting apple, pear, crabapple, hawthorn, and
Proven Treatment for Spotted Lanternfly
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture this invasive pest “could be the most destructive species in 150 years.” Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive pest, originally from Asia that is currently
Misleading discussion on winter’s polar vortex wiping out Emerald Ash Borer populations in the Midwest
Over the last couple of weeks, there has been a tremendous amount of news around the polar vortex, and the unusually frigid conditions in the upper Midwest. Temperatures were recorded
Fire Blight
It’s that time of year! We need to start planning our attack on that pesky bacteria that we are all too familiar with, Fire blight. Though some seasons are worse
The Benefit of Fall Treatments: Anthracnose
Now that the dog days of summer are through, it’s time to get out there and apply fall treatments to protect your clients’ trees into the spring! Although there are
