Hendricksen Tree Care
Trees of all types can succumb to diseases and harmful pests that can cause immense damage and even lead to the death of a tree. The damage caused by these issues can happen quickly which makes it important to look for signs of diseases or pest infestations and act quickly to have the problem treated. If you see any sign of a tree disease or pest problem with your trees, call a tree care professional to evaluate the situation and treat your trees. At Hendricksen Tree Care, we provide tree pest control and treatments to help treat affected trees in Skokie, IL. Our arborists will accurately diagnose the problem and come up with a solution to restore the health of your tree.
Treatment for Tree Diseases
There are many tree diseases that can affect your trees and cause damage to the leaves, branches, and even the trunk. Tree diseases caused by fungus including oak wilt and Dutch elm disease can disrupt the flow of water and nutrients within the tree, killing it from the inside out. There are also fungal and bacterial diseases that attack the fruit of a tree such as apple scab and fire blight. The specific symptoms will vary depending on the tree disease, but in general, you should look for the following symptoms:
- Branches are weak, broken, or dying
- Leaves have dark spots or a powdery substance
- Leaves are yellowing, wilting, or dying
- Fungal growths appear on the trunk or branches
- Sores (cankers) appear on the trunk or branches
Our arborists can accurately diagnose tree diseases by the symptoms and come up with a treatment plan to try and get your trees back in good health. There may also be cases in which the tree must be removed to prevent the spread of the disease.
Tree Pest Control
Your trees can be affected by many types of insects that cause varying levels of damage. Some insects are not a major problem if their infestation stays contained while other insects can cause major damage very quickly. For the most part, insects attack specific trees, such as the emerald ash borer and ash trees, and certain pests are found in different geographic areas.
There are two main types of tree pests; burrowing pests that eat and lay eggs within the wood of the tree, and insects that feed on the foliage. Burrowing insects like the emerald ash borer are very dangerous because they disrupt the flow of nutrients and water and cause damage to the inner wood. Loose outer bark, tunnels in the inner bark, and small holes in the bark are signs of an infestation of a burrowing insect. Insects that eat the foliage will skeletonize the leaves or cause them to become discolored and wilted. If these pests are not controlled, they can cause defoliation of the tree.
Our arborists can identify the pest that is affecting your tree and come up with a treatment plan to eliminate the pest. We may use one of the following methods to treat an insect infestation.
- Soil injection
- Bark injection
- Trunk injection
- Canopy spray
Tree Maintenance
Preventing insect infestation and diseases among your trees is the best action to take to protect them. Preventative care and maintenance will give your trees the strength they need to resist diseases naturally and fight of invading insects. You can help protect your trees by taking the following steps:
- Preventative treatments: We offer preventative treatments to protect your trees from diseases and pest infestations that are likely to occur in your area.
- Tree fertilization: Properly fertilizing your trees will give them the nutrients they need to better resist pests and diseases.
- Tree pruning: If a branch is affected by a pest or disease, trimming the affected branch can save the rest of the tree.
- Damage treatment: Trees that are damaged by a storm are more likely to become affected by pests and diseases. Our arborists can address the damage to stabilize and protect your tree.
Tree pests and diseases can cause serious damage to your trees very quickly which is why you need to remain vigilant and call our arborists to address the issue. We will accurately diagnose the infestation or disease and form an effective solution. Give us a call at (847) 744-8349 for tree disease and pest treatment in Skokie, IL.
Recent Reviews
"They took down a pine in my front yard. They did a great job at fair price. Highly recommend, would hire again"
"Our family has used Robert W. Hendrickson Tree care for numerous services. We call on this company each time we have a need for the health of our trees. Hendrickson has sucessfully diagnosed and treated all our crab, Hawthorne and apple trees so that they maintain their leaves throughout the season. Previously leaves were lost in June! Hendrickson Tree also cleared out dead and dying trees as well as removed invasive species of trees. Our most recent experience was the trimming of a giant apple tree to get it back into a pleasing shape, and a more healthy size. Each time this company has been here they have been knowledgable, courteous, taken care to not crush other plantings, and have cleaned up neatly. I appreciate that the trimmers know the correct way to make cuts, the correct time of year to do specific types of work, the safety measures taken, and how they listen to what my plans are as well as educate me in their process. This is a company that inspires customer loyalty. We highly recommed them!"
"We’ve used Hendricksen Tree Care services on several occasions in recent years. They’ve done expert tree trimming of mature trees, large removals and disease control for us all with outstanding results. The company’s employees are first-rate, their equipment is state-of-the-art, and our landscaping is noticeably improved after their service. During a recent snowstorm, one of our large Austrian Pines was uprooted. Hendricksen Tree Care removed it expeditiously leaving our property with no trace of its removal. The Hendricksen teams servicing our needs have always been meticulous, professional and courteous doing top-notch work and exceeding our expectations. We highly recommend Hendricksen Tree Care and will continue to rely on their knowledge and expertise for all our future tree care needs."
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