Recycling Your Christmas Tree 2016

Now that the Christmas holiday has passed, it’s time to get your decorations put away and dispose of your Christmas tree. Recycling Christmas trees will provide mulch to the city parks for trails and landscaping to be used as needed. Here is a list of where you can get drop of your live, bare trees in and around the Indianapolis area:

Marion County

• Broad Ripple Park (1610 Broad Ripple Ave.) south lot
• Ellenberger Park (5301 E. St. Clair St.) west of pool in main parking lot
• Garfield Park (2432 Conservatory Drive) MacAllister Center
• Gustafson Park (3110 Moller Road) near the front entrance
• Krannert Park (605 S. High School Road) north parking lot
• Northwestway Park (5253 W. 62nd St.) near the recycling bins
• Perry Park (451 E. Stop 11 Road) soccer field parking lot
• Riverside Park (2420 N. Riverside Drive) tennis court parking lot
• Sahm Park (6801 E. 91st St.) soccer field parking lot

Please note that from now until January 31, trees can be dropped off from dawn until dusk.

Note: DPW will NOT offer curbside Christmas tree pickup this year

Fishers (until Feb. 1, 2016)

• ​Brooks School Park, 11780 Brooks School Road
• Cumberland Park, 10580 Cumberland Road
• Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 1 Park Drive

Johnson County (until Feb. 11, 2016)

• ​Center Grove High School, 2717 S. Morgantown Road, near the tennis courts
• Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin, near the Purdue Extension Office
• Indian Creek Intermediate School, 1000 S. Indian Creek Dr., Trafalgar, near the teachers’ parking lot
• McCarty Mulch, 100 Bluffdale, Greenwood
• Curbside pickup will be offered in GREENWOOD through January.

Hendricks County (until Feb. 13, 2016)

• ​Brownsburg Yard Waste Recycling Center, 90 Mardale Drive, Brownsburg
• Plainfield Yard Waste Recycling Center, 7020 South CR 875 East, Plainfield
• GreenCycle-McCarty, 494 South CR 200 E, Danville

Carmel and Westfield

Curbside Christmas tree pickup is available for free on your regular trash days.

♦ Once again, please make sure to remove all decorations, including your tree stand, before dropping off your tree.

♦ Also, it’s important to know that you should never burn your Christmas tree in a fireplace or wood stove. This may contribute to creosote buildup and could cause a chimney fire.

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TCIA Professional Communications Awards Winner!

Ping’s Tree Service is proud to announce it has been awarded a Professional Communications Award from the Tree Care Industry Association — TCIA. More than 20 years old, this program honors marketing and communication excellence within the tree care industry.

In August, we submitted our tree frog ads for entry into the TCIA Professional Communications Awards. These ads were created as part of our company branding initiative and have received a generous amount of positive responses in our advertising areas.

TCIA evaluated each entry on the overall appearance, content quality, adherence to American National Standards Institute and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards, and its success in achieving the company’s marketing and communications goals.

To learn more about TCIA’s Professional Communications Award program, visit TCIA.org.

About the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA): Founded in 1938, TCIA is a public and professional resource on trees and arboriculture. It has more than 2,300 member companies who recognize stringent safety and performance standards and who are required to carry liability insurance. TCIA also has the nation’s only Accreditation program that helps consumers find tree care companies that adhere to industry standards for quality and safety; maintain trained, professional staff; and are dedicated to ethical and professional business practices. With access to the latest and best safety standards and training, the typical TCIA member company has 50% fewer accidents than a typical non-member.

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Holes in trees can be disconcerting. Many homeowners are unsure about what holes indicate for tree health, or what they should do when a hole appears. In this post, we address tree holes and talk about how a hole could be a sign of compromised structural integrity. We discuss different kinds of holes that may be found, as well as how and why they occur. Although holes are not always a sign that there is something wrong, it is best not to take chances. If there’s a hole in your tree, be sure to contact a licensed and insured Portland tree care company to learn about potential structural damage.

Are tree holes hazardous? They can be if they cause the structural integrity of the tree to fail. If this happens, the whole tree or one of its main branches may plummet to the ground, which could lead to injury and/or property damage. On the other hand, many tree holes do not present a problem, and do not necessarily need to be filled. In fact, our Portland arborists warn against filling holes with concrete (which was frequently recommended in the past), because this can actually lead to more problems.

If you are concerned about the hole for aesthetic reasons, there are foams that arborists now use to fill holes. These foams work better than concrete, as they allow more movement when the tree sways. But these foams cannot improve structural integrity; they are solely for aesthetic purposes. If there is a problem with the tree’s structural integrity, an arborist has other tools at her/his disposal, which can include cabling, bracing, propping up, or removal.

Let’s look at some common forms and causes of tree holes.

Splits and Cracks. Oftentimes a tree will form a split or crack in its trunk. Splits pose serious problems as they place stress on the structural integrity of the tree. Once a crack starts, it is likely to grow, as the tree buckles and sways in the wind. This is why it’s important to address them as early as possible. Cabling may be effective, but if the problem is too severe, you might need to remove a limb or even the entire tree. Our arborists also provide safe and effective tree removal services for split trees that can’t be salvaged.

Mushrooms and Fungi. Fungi growing at a tree’s base suggest there may be a larger problem. Hollows can also be signs of fungal infection. Since some fungi are benign, and others are harmful, it is best to let an arborists make the call and offer their expert advice.

Sapsucker and Woodpecker Holes. These destructive birds chip away at tree bark to access tree sap and resident insects. Woodpeckers and sapsuckers can do serious damage as they bore small holes in trees. While these birds don’t kill trees, their feeding can weaken them and leave them more susceptible to diseases and insect infestation.

Tree Hollows. These are often caused by fungi and can be a sign that there is decay inside the tree, which can ultimately lead to a loss of structural integrity. Squirrel holes can also be indicative of a problem.

Often a tree has holes but it is unclear if they are big enough to cause problems. Determining the structural integrity of a tree is as much an art as it is a science. Professional arborists use specialized tools to evaluate tree strength. One of these tools is called a Resistograph. It uses a small drill to test density. Trained arborists can conduct tests and carry out procedures to prevent damage and prolong a tree’s lifespan. Inspection and monitoring are key to ensuring the safety and long-term survival of the trees on your property.

Be sure to call a certified arborist today if you see evidence of structural damage or are worried about tree holes. Our ISA-certified arborists have the skills, expertise, and tools to make the right call regarding the health and well-being of your trees.

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Many of us are familiar with the energy-saving properties of trees in summer. By providing shade, trees can reduce cooling energy costs by 15% to 20%. But trees can also bring significant energy savings in winter, particularly in cold, windy areas, where they can act as a wind blocker. In this post we’re taking a look at how to plant trees in order to lower your wintertime energy bills.

Planting evergreen trees and shrubs as wind blocks has been shown to be an effective way to achieve energy savings. In windy areas where the winters are often bitterly cold, windbreaks not only mitigate the force of strong winds, but also keep snowdrifts from forming in problematic places, such as roads and intersections. A well-designed windbreak takes into consideration multiple aspects, including wind-direction, planting density, proper placement, and more. To achieve maximum efficiency, we recommend working with our Portland certified arborists when designing your wind breaking line of trees and/or shrubs. When properly done, a windbreak can reduce heating costs by 10% to 25%.

Windbreak vs. Insulation. Your location will define whether you need a windbreak or a landscape design that favors insulation. Wind barriers are used to channel wind away and around buildings, while denser plantings closer to a structure will offer insulation and control the distribution of snow. For mountain homes, insulation plantings are beneficial, but their placement must be balanced with the need to reduce the threat of wildfires in summer months.

Where to plant? The math here depends on the height of your wind breaking trees and/or shrubs. Experts recommend placing wind blocks 2 to 5 times the height of the windbreak away from the structure it is intended to protect. As an example, a wind block of 30-foot-tall trees should be placed 60 to 150 feet away from the building. Wind direction should also factor into placement. Prevailing winds tend to come from the north or the west, so planting on these sides should be favorable. Avoid planting tall trees on the south-side of your home as that tends to be the sunniest side. This also allows for a reduction in heating costs due to the effects of passive heating.

Density. For windbreaks, density boosts effectiveness. For this reason, evergreens are often recommended for wind blocks. Trees should be planted in a manner that allows the crowns to overlap, but wind blocks can be planted in a variety of configurations. To insulate, evergreen shrubs should be planted near, but slightly away from, buildings.

No perfect solution. Because each location offers its own set of variables and challenges, there is no universally perfect windbreak design. We suggest getting in touch with a certified arborist for expert windbreak tree planting. Portland residents can call us for advice on creating an effective wind block. Consultations are one of our many Portland tree services. While an urban home may not have much space for wind breaking trees, we can still recommend a planting design to cut your energy bills. Our Portland certified arborists understand the challenges of wind blocks, and are able to customize their planting recommendations to the particular nuances of your property. Talk to us today about how to plant trees that will keep saving you money on energy bills for many years to come.

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In our last blog we discussed several points on why tree topping is harmful to your trees. Trees that have been topped suffer starvation, shock, insect infestation, decay, weak limbs, and even death. There are no situations when we would ever recommend having your tree topped. So, what can you do instead of tree topping? Here’s what we recommend.

Canopy Reduction. This practice is the removal of small limbs from their point of origin. No more than 25% of the tree’s foliage should be removed, based on its species and health.

Interlimbing or Thinning. This method is best when you prefer your view to be through a tracery of green. Removing selected branches up the trunk provides partial views through the tree and will let more sunlight into your back yard if your trees were blocking it out. Thinning also creates paths for strong winds to move through the tree instead of pushing against them, allowing your tree to withstand those winds.

Raising the Canopy. This process opens up a view by removing the lower limbs of a tree. All branches are cut from the ground up to the desired level. These lower limbs give less energy for the tree’s growth, so the tree can tolerate their removal. To achieve a pleasing shape, be careful not to limb up higher than half the visual height of the tree. If the tree looks top heavy, you can thin out some of the higher branches.

Although these techniques are simple to understand, tree pruning can be dangerous and complicated and is best performed by a professional. To ensure your trees have an aesthetically pleasing shape, consult with a Certified Arborist and make sure to stay away from anyone who suggests tree topping as an option.

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The wintry wet weather has arrived in the Portland metro area, and the leaves are falling. However, that doesn’t mean tree care is not crucial during this time. Today we’re discussing what homeowners can do to prepare their trees for winter. We will also cover winter care for fruit trees, which are a bit more complicated.

Over-winter. The winter months are an important part of a tree’s life cycle. Although deciduous trees lack leaves and apparent vitality during the winter, this dormant period actually serves an important purpose—namely the renewal of vital energy reserves for the following year’s growth. The natural winter dormancy of many trees, as well as the improved visibility when leaves are gone, makes winter a good time for pruning and other maintenance tasks.

Pruning. The idea behind regular pruning is to promote the development of a healthy branch structure, and to remove any limbs that have been damaged or show disease. Crossing branches, and branches that are too close together can be removed. However, it is not recommended that you trim the tree yourself because if a cut is made improperly, it will not heal and ultimately cause damage to the tree, or invite disease. It can also be tricky to predict how a pruning cut will affect future growth. For all of these reasons, it is best to hire Portland certified arborists for tree trimming services.

Mulch. Some mulch is good, but you shouldn’t overdo it. A thin layer of mulch protects the soil and the roots much like a blanket. Too much mulch, or improperly placed mulch however, will suffocate plants while inviting pests such as rodents.

Stakes. Now is a good time to remove stakes, inspect growth, and re-stake if needed.

Planting. Given our mild winters, early fall can be a good time to plant in Portland. As long as the ground is not frozen, planting should be fine, although care should be taken with soggy soils. A professional Portland tree service will ensure that planting is done correctly- i.e. the tree is delivered safely, the soil properly prepared, and the tree is planted at the correct level, among other concerns. Mulching may also be provided.

Weeding, Garden Clean Up, Soil Testing. The winter months are a great time to tackle weeds. This may also be a good time for general cleanup, especially after stormy weather has left branches strewn about your yard. If you detected problems in the previous grow season, you may also want to consider testing your soil. Our Portland certified arborists can handle soil testing efficiently. Plus, they can help you understand the results and identify a course of action for future care.

Fruit Trees. Fruit trees often require additional care and maintenance. The general goal is to promote the growth of the fruiting body and ultimately obtain a bountiful harvest at the end of the next growing season. Toward this end, fruit trees require a proper balance and supply of nutrients, and they should also be monitored for pests, and treated if needed. Depending on the situation, a variety of organic and integrated pest management (IMP) solutions are available that reduce the need for potentially toxic chemicals. An ISA certified arborist that is knowledgeable about fruit tree care can prepare your fruit trees for next year’s harvest.

Don’t forget to contact us about winter tree service. Portland, OR property values are on the rise, and as a homeowner your property is most likely your biggest investment. Don’t take your tree and yard care lightly, and try to avoid pruning or landscaping projects you are unsure of. Call Urban Forest Professionals today, and we’d be glad to survey your land and offer our professional recommendations. Our arborists are ISA-certified, licensed, insured, and bonded. You can be absolutely sure of the quality care we provide.

And for more tips and tricks about how to care for your trees year-round see our seasonal tree maintenance plan.

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It seems all home-related services—including Portland tree services—can be subject to scam. For most people, their home is their largest investment, so home contracting jobs present a sizable target for criminals. Judging from our customers’ reports, there has been a recent uptick in Portland area tree trimming con jobs. According to a The Oregon Construction Contractors Board, that may be due to the improving economy—as contractor rates increase along with the economic climate, scam artists can undercut legitimate workers, fooling homeowners into thinking they’re getting a great deal, when really they’re being scammed. Simultaneously, scam artists avoid fees that legitimate businesses are liable for such as insurance, licensing, and professional certifications.

While these criminals may consider licenses a waste of money, our Portland certified arborists’ membership in professional associations such as the International Society of Arborists (ISA) holds them to higher standards for professional tree care and pruning. Our trees are part of our urban forest; they are important to our quality of life. Portland’s trees need care, and should be handled properly to ensure the health of our environment. Those who cheat the system pose a threat to the vitality of our urban forest, and that is something we care deeply about.

To that end, we’d like to share some schemes we’re aware of, with the hope that we can help you avoid falling victim to a phony arborist.

Common Tree Service Scams in the Portland Area

Con men. These unsavory characters convince homeowners that their trees need trimming. They require half the money down on several jobs in a neighborhood. After completing the first job, these fake arborists walk away with the rest of the money. Sometimes the con artists take this further by hiring someone knowledgeable for the first job, to win services from more neighbors.

Amateur Hour. These guys are happy to sell their pruning services, but they actually lack proper training. They may charge half of what a reputable company would expect, but as a result of their pruning hack job, the tree is left worse off due to improper techniques. Down the road, uninformed pruning can lead to further damage, as the tree fails to grow correctly. Proper tree care, especially pruning, takes time. There is no way to cut corners, and anyone that says they can do it “fast and cheap” is probably trying to scam you.

No Insurance. Landscape contractors and tree care providers are required to carry liability insurance. This protects homeowners from being liable if there is an accident on their property. It also protects the contractor if they damage your property. Not carrying liability insurance is illegal in Oregon, and if someone is working on your property who does not carry it, you are at risk. An unlicensed contractor could cause expensive damage to your property, and disappear without paying for repairs.

Washington license. The rules for arborist contractors in Washington are not as strict as they are in Oregon, and Washington insurance does not typically cover work done out of state. However this does not stop contractors from crossing the Columbia River to offer their services to Portland residents. To protect your property against uninsured damage, and to guarantee quality tree services, hire a contractor with an Oregon license.

No Workmen’s Comp. These unscrupulous individuals do work with no workmen’s compensation insurance. They claim they were hurt on a homeowner’s property, and sue for damages. We personally know of a few customers who went through this highly traumatic experience.

Protecting yourself is key! It’s easy to protect yourself against Portland arborist scam jobs by being informed and asking the right questions.

Portland Arborists’ Techniques for Avoiding Tree Service Scams:

• Don’t pay a deposit. Unless it is a big job (over $5k), or a job requiring specialty equipment such as cranes, deposits are uncommon in the tree industry. Payment is normally made after substantial completion.
• Pay with your credit card, as credit card companies do extend additional protections in the case of fraud.
• Request a current insurance certificate with your name on it. This is the only way to know if you are covered if something goes wrong, and most reliable tree care companies can produce this document within 1 to 2 days.
• Verify ISA Arborist Certification by asking for the name of the arborist who will be doing the work, and checking their credentials at the ISA website.

Don’t let yourself be the victim of crimes such as the ones mentioned here. Take time to research and verify the company doing work on your property before the work begins and you will feel much safer. You can always give us a call and rest assured that Urban Forest Pro will handle your tree care in the most professional, efficient, and safe manner possible.

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Any good tree service company will tell you that tree topping isn’t a good practice. Topping consists of drastically cutting back or removing large branches on mature trees. Not only does this leave the tree looking ugly, but it also causes severe damage to the tree’s health. Often times, homeowners feel their tree has grown too large for the space, or they fear their large tree could become a hazard during a strong storm. Tree topping is NOT the solution for several reasons.

1. Starvation.  Leaves produce starches during photosynthesis. The tree then moves these starches to the roots for storage and conversion into the much needed nutrients for the tree to grow and thrive. Tree topping, however, removes so much of the leafy crown that the tree may be unable to produce enough starch to properly nourish itself, leaving the tree to starve.

2. Shock.  The crown of the tree acts as a barrier between the hot summer sun and the bark of the tree. Removing a large portion of the crown exposes the bark to sun scald, shocking the tree with direct sunlight. This can result in poor health and even the death of your tree.

3. Insect and Disease.  Tree topping cuts can produce large wounds that are difficult to heal because of the location and size of the cuts. These open wounds on the stubs of the tree are a welcome mat to insect infestation and the spread of disease and decay fungi.

4. Weak Limbs.  New limbs that develop from the cuts grow only from that point on and are not an extension of the parent branch. Many times these new limbs are weakly attached to their parentlimb, with not more than an inch of wood.

5. Rapid New Growth.  Instead of controlling the height and spread of the tree, topping actually encourages rapid new growth. Trees respond to the cuts by sprouting many long limbs resulting in a taller and bushier tree.

6. Death.  Some tree species do not tolerate tree topping. They sprout only a few new limbs and therefore lack the leaves necessary to capture sunlight to produce glucose. Without this much needed nutrient, the tree simply dies.

7. Appearance.  Plain and simple, a topped tree is ugly. Even with the new growth, the tree will never regain its original beauty. It will no longer be a valuable asset to the surrounding landscape.

8. Price.  You need more than a ladder and a chain saw to properly prune a tree. Tree topping may be cheaper to accomplish, but the overall higher price will be reflected in the lowered property value, removal and replacement cost when the tree dies, declining health of nearby trees and shrubs reacting to the change in sunlight, liability risks from weak branches, and higher costs for future trimmings.

Want alternatives to Tree Topping? Check back for our next blog coming soon.

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WINTER IS COMING!! Before winter officially arrives, there are a few things you can do to prepare your trees for the hazardous weather.

Plant the tree. Now is a great time to plant new trees in your yard, just make sure to get them planted prior to a hard freeze. That way they can enjoy the mild weather and frequent rainfall that help roots grow strong. You also want to mulch any new or established trees, but be careful to avoid volcano mulch (mulch piled high against the trunk of the tree).

Prune the canopy.  Fall is a great time of year to have a certified arborist take look at the structure of your trees and make recommendations on how much to prune or trim. Proper pruning allows those brutal winter winds to pass through the trees which results in less breakage and damage, protecting your property.

Feed the roots.  Even during the winter months, your trees’ roots system continues to absorb nutrients until the ground is frozen. Fertilizing your trees helps them stay healthy during freezing temperatures and prepares them to return strong in the spring.

Spray the tree.  Applying dormant oil after insects have laid their eggs will stop insect larvae from developing further.       Come springtime, you’ll have less bugs chewing on your fresh tree buds and fruit. No Worries!! Dormant oils are less toxic to beneficial bugs and only remove the bad ones.

Need help winterizing your trees, contact us at [email protected] or call 317.298.8482

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Winter is on its way, but that won’t stop pests from trying to make their homes in the cracks and crevices of your trees. In this post we focus on Portland tree care and tree pest control in general. We provide tips on how to help trees resist pests, especially over the fall and winter seasons. As always, our focus at UFP is on green solutions. You can be assured that we will always do our best to promote green pest control methods that don’t rely on chemical heavy solutions.

Every backyard landscape is an ecosystem that includes many kinds of bugs, some beneficial, and others that our ISA certified arborists consider pests. Pesticides are not targeted; they typically harm the beneficial bugs as well as the pests. As such, they disrupt the balance of life forms in your landscape, dragging down the ecosystem’s health. The trick with pest control is to find a good balance. Usually, beneficial insects do a good job of keeping pests under control. By keeping your trees and other plants healthy, you can support beneficial bugs, so that they can battle pest populations.

The key to maintaining a healthy system is to give the organisms that live there what they need, including food, water, nutrients, and so forth. Trees become stressed at the end of the long, dry, summer. As leaves turn color early, and dead spots are revealed, it is possible for an arborist to see which trees are having problems. These plants have been stressed, which has made them more susceptible to disease and predators.

By ensuring that your landscape stays healthy over the dry summer, you can minimize stress as well as pest problems. Ensure that critical areas stay watered, and monitor for pests. If pest issues are discovered, our arborists recommend preventative or cultural controls. For example, if you see branches that have been damaged by pests and/or disease, it is best to prune these parts away before the problem can spread.

Another earth-friendly approach is to increase landscape diversity. Having several different kinds of trees and shrubs increases diversity in the overall habitat, and decreases the chance that pest problems will develop. It’s easy for pests to thrive in a monoculture; by bumping up diversity you can decrease the likelihood that pests will take hold.

Oregon Pests. Let’s take a look at common tree pests in the Beaver State. Tree pests usually fall into three categories: Sap-feeding insects, defoliating insects, and wood-boring insects.

• Aphids and scales. Aphids and scales are sap-feeding insects that secrete a sticky, shiny substance. These pests cause damage to leaves of trees and shrubs. Usually, they cause damage to leaves, causing them to turn yellow and die. It is possible for an aphid- or scale-infected tree to die if enough leaves are damaged. It is also common for aphids to spread fungal disease, eventually leading to tree death. Signs of aphid infestation include sooty mold, the presence of ants (who are farming the pests’ honeydew secretion), and curling leaves, often found alongside the shiny and sticky secretions. Most of our Pacific Northwest trees are susceptible to aphid and scale infestation, many with species-specific aphids or scales.

• Elm Leaf Beetle. The larvae of this beetle eat the juicy part of the leaves while leaving the skeletal veins in place. Adult beetles chew circular patterns in the leaves. Defoliation can occur, and sections of the infested tree can die back. These beetles can attack all species of elm. You should be on the lookout for skeleton leaves and shot holes. Also look for clusters of eggs, and larvae movement along the stem.

• Bronze Birch Bore Beetle. Adult bore beetles feed on birch leaves. The larvae, however, do the most significant damage as they dig into the bark, where they restrict the tree from distributing water and nutrients. Eventually, the tree may suffer dieback at the crown. If effects continue down the tree’s main trunk, death may occur. In an infested tree, you will see 1/8”, D-shaped exit holes that are created by the adult beetle as it leaves the larvae stage. If you see dieback in the crown of the tree, this is another sign that you have a bronze birch bore beetle infestation.

Fruit Tree Pests. The Pacific Northwest is a hospitable environment for fruit trees, with their own pest problems. The commonsense solution is to monitor and inspect your fruit trees and to know what level of pest infestation is acceptable, and when to take action. Integrated Pest Management practices seek to identify organic and ecologically friendly solutions before turning to the use of chemicals. When chemicals are needed, they are used sparingly, and in controlled situations. In this case, common pests and diseases are treated by the use of insect predators, and cultural management solutions. The use of organic pesticides is considered as well when dealing with controlling for fruit tree pests.

UFP Pest Control. We adore trees and are horrified when we see damage from insect fiends. Whereas some tree companies promise fast results by zapping pests with chemical kill-all applications, our Portland certified arborists are dedicated to less toxic solutions. Certain tree pesticides have been associated with massive declines in the bee population. The fact that these chemicals entering streams and rivers is also well documented. Organic pest control is effective and we are dedicated to using organic options first. We will only use chemical solutions after all others have been explored and exhausted. Give us a call today and we will talk with you more about what you can do to treat and prevent tree problems using organic solutions.

For more information on tree pests, check out our previous blogs on tree pest control methods, and creepy crawlies that infest Oregon trees.
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