As a resident in Bucks County, you are at a high risk for losing trees due to many different pests and diseases that we are prone to in our area. The loss of a tree can result in thousands of dollars in removal fees and a decreased property value. Peter Benz Landscaping uses ArborJet tree injections to prevent any damage from diseases and pests like the Emerald Ash Borer, the Woolly Adelgid and Oak Wilt.
What are the symptoms of an infected tree?
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive pest that attacks ash trees. If you have an infected ash tree on your property you may notice dead branches, thinning of the upper part of the tree and splitting bark. As of 2012, a total of 32 counties in Pennsylvania, including Bucks County, were infested with the EAB and the rest of the state was named a quarantine zone.
The Woolly Adelgid is a tiny insect that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It feeds on hemlock twigs at the bases of the needles. The earliest symptom you will notice is the presence of white, cottony masses on the twigs and at the bases of the needles. Although it goes dormant in the summer, treating your hemlocks with an ArborJet tree injection in any season will prevent further tree damage from these pests. Later symptoms include thinning and dying limbs beginning at the base of the tree and moving up.
Oak Wilt is a deadly fungus that disables the water-transporting system in red, white and other oak tree species. After being infected, you will notice the leaves turning brown and falling off and noticeable splitting bark caused by fungal spore mats. If left untreated red oaks can die within 4 to 6 weeks.
How do ArborJet tree injections work?
Arborjet uses the latest technology to safely deliver treatment into tree trunks through a drill-plug-inject method that seals the pesticide solution into the tree. The pesticide is delivered directly into the tree’s transport tissue to guarantee that it reaches its target area. Since the application can be done very quickly and the pesticide is injected directly into the tree, there is no impact to your property, your family and the surrounding environment.
Keeping the trees on your property healthy can be very beneficial. Trees can increase property value, keep the air clean, reduce energy costs, curb storm water runoff, and seize carbon. They are also beautiful to look at and to enjoy when they are healthy and full.
If you think any of your trees have one or more of the symptoms above, contact Peter Benz Landscaping for a property consultation. We will assess any infected trees and create a customized treatment plan with one of our ArborJet tree injections.