Diseases and Insects

Disease can take a range of forms on a wide variety of different tree species in north Texas, many of which can be fatal. Oak wilt, hypoxylon canker, anthracnose, leaf blight, leaf scorch, sooty mold, as well as deadly wood boring beetles and a plethora of leaf sucking, chewing, piercing insects, are all examples of diseases and insects that, if not controlled or treated, can cause tree decline and death.

Look for signs of damage on leaves, as well as on the trunk bark and outer limbs of the tree. Discoloration, spotting, and leaf disfigurement can be indicators, as well as leaf drop and death, limb and branch dieback, and excessive watershoot growth along the trunk and inner limbs.

It is important to have an arborist identify the possible disease and any steps that can be taken to improve the tree condition as soon as possible.

Wood Boring Beetles 

Wood boring beetles can be some of the most problematic issues for a tree. While most trees naturally have a few beetles here and there, a stressed tree is highly susceptible and will quickly succumb to an infestation that will kill the tree if not prevented.

Signs of boring beetle damage are branch dieback, physical beetle exit holes, structural weakness, and overall decline of the tree health.

The best way to help combat the effects of wood borers is to first and foremost, fix the underlying stress issues for the tree, as far as possible. While this may not be possible for everything, a routine of specifically targeted insecticides can greatly reduce and even eliminate all of these insects.

Get in touch with us today to find out more about a care and protection plan for your trees, especially older and larger trees that might have underlying stress issues.