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Update: Emerald Ash Borer

Written by Russell Andrew in Plant /Tree Pest Control, Plant Healthcare

I am reposting this from Spring 2012.  As the snow melts and the damage from these bettles on our Ash trees is remarkable.  Trees that were showing signs…

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Preventing Winter Damage to Rhododendrons and other Broad Leaf Evergreens

The recent deep freeze in Connecticut reminded me of the importance of protecting the evergreens that many of us rely on to dress up our foundations and use…

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Proper Tree Mulching

Mulching your landscape, for many, is an annual event to dress up your landscape for the new growing season.  It is a spring cleaning of sorts.  Whether you…

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There is a Sea Anemone growing out of my Cedar Tree, Help!

 No, silly, that is not a sea anemone, it’s a pathogen called Gymnosproangium juniperi-virginianae.  “A what?” you say.  It is cool to look at, but it is evidence…

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Dutch Elm Disease Prevention

Written by Russell Andrew in Plant /Tree Pest Control, Plant Healthcare

Elm trees are popular and can be majestic.  If you have an old one you love, Dutch Elm Disease can be scary.  This disease is caused by a…

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What is a Dormant (horticultural) Oil?

Written by Russell Andrew in Plant /Tree Pest Control, Uncategorized

What is dormant oil and how does it work? This is a very common question from our customers this time of year. The Northeastern Regional Pesticide Coordinators core…

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Seasons Greetings 2012

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Recognizing Ornamental Tree Scale Infestation

Written by Russell Andrew in Plant /Tree Pest Control, Plant Healthcare

From a distance, a white powdery scale infestation on your tree bark may look like a harmless lichen or tree fungus. Upon closer examination, you may see the…

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Hemlock Health Care

Written by Russell Andrew in Plant /Tree Pest Control, Plant Healthcare

It’s that time of year. The Woolly Adelgid nymphs that appeared on your Hemlocks in July are beginning to feed to get ready to overwinter. This feeding can cause…

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