Pest infestations, if left untreated, can cause serious damage to trees, plants and shrubs. Recognizing a potential pest problem early on will prevent extensive and irreversible damages. Nevada Tree Service has the expertise needed to quickly identify and treat pests that most commonly affect trees in the Las Vegas Valley. If you have questions regarding pest infestations call our professional tree care services, and we will help you diagnose and treat the problem.

Aphids

Aphids are tiny insects that feed off trees and new plant growth. Aphids come in a variety of colors and vary in size. They feed in clusters by sucking sap from the tree, secreting a sticky fluid in the process causing leaves to curl..Aphids breed quickly and will continue to feed on a tree until they have killed the plant before moving on to the next.

If you notice the leaves of your Las Vegas trees curling inward or notice a cluster of small lice-like insects, chances are high that your tree has an aphid infestation. Other signs of an aphid problem include sticky sap like fluid on leaves and surrounding areas of the tree.

Spider Mites

Spider mites are tiny arachnids that feed off sap from the bottom of tree leaves. Spider mites are difficult to see with extremely high reproduction rates, often enabling infestations to quickly spread.Spider mites cause leaves to appear yellowed with a silk-like webbed substance between them.

Spider mites are extremely active during summers and thrive in dry dusty conditions. If you suspect a spider infestation on one or more of your Las Vegas valley trees, call us at Nevada Tree Service for comprehensive tree care services.

Beetles

Pests Infects TreeMany different species of beetles are considered a threat to trees with each species attacking trees in individual ways. Tree-killing beetles bore into bark, tree limbs and even into roots, laying eggs under the bark causing a range of damage and even death of the tree.

Nevada Tree Service can provide a crucial tree care plans that will help keep your tree healthy by removing and destroying infested branches.

Borers

Tree borers lay eggs within a tree that then chew through the bark and roots, weakening trees by disrupting the proper transfer of water and essential nutrients. After some time, the chewed areas will girdle or break off.  Borer infestations can be identified by tiny holes throughout trunks, branches and stems from which sawdust-like particles come out. Borers are best prevented through routine tree service provided from experienced professionals.

Las Vegas Tree Care 

If you suspect your trees are suffering from a pest infestation, contact us at Nevada Tree Service. Our team of tree experts can accurately assess the condition of your Las Vegas trees and take the necessary steps to treat and restore. Call us at (702) 433-4700 before pest infestations cause lasting damage.

Nevada Tree Service
2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 433-4700

Trees require care and attention on a regular basis. We know this, yet sometimes we fail to do the same. Hence we end up with consequences leading to poor growth of the trees; sometimes they even die. To be frank, it is really simple and straightforward! Taking care of your trees is just like bringing up a child. Proper nourishment and proper attention is all they seek.

Talking about the various ways in which we can take care of the trees, here is a list which will inform you regarding the same:

1) Tree and shrub pruning

As the trees grow with time, they seek direction. The same can be done in many forms, such as tree pruning, thinning, removing the deadwood etc. There are professional tree care firms who comprise of a team of professionally trained arborists possessing specialized training, knowledge and equipments. Because of their expertise they have the appropriate “eye” for whatever necessary is required to be done. Pruning enhances the appearance and value of landscaping, nevertheless its importance is a lot more than it.

The importance of proper tree pruning is mentioned below:

  • It helps eradicate the weak, dead, damaged and the diseased branches.
  • It can be helpful in developing the growth pattern of young trees.
  • It helps minimize the risk of storm damages.
  • It ensure the streets, roads, footpaths, structures and overhead crossings etc are all clear .

2) Understanding the various diseases that the trees might suffer from.

Just the way we are susceptible to various diseases that hamper our health and growth, the trees go through the same. It is an important aspect of tree care that the trees are checked timely so as to figure out which tree is suffering from any kind of disease.

Once figured out, the same needs to be dealt with immediately.

Some of the common diseases are:

Dutch Elm Disease

Dutch Elm disease has influenced numerous Elm trees all over the North-Eastern scenes. As a preventive measure, Elm trees can be effectively injected in the trunk during the spring or summer season with a treatment that will avoid the advancement of the Dutch Elm Disease parasite for up to 3 years.

Fruit Tree Diseases

There are particular parasitic diseases, and bug and parasite actions that regularly influence many fruit bearing trees. These may affect the generation of fruits and vegetables.

Sycamore Anthracnose Diseases

Sycamore Anthracnose is a typical tree infection that leads to extreme defoliation, shoot die back, and twig breakage of the Sycamore trees. This can happen particularly during the wet phase of the spring season. Since its exceptionally hard to control through traditional sickness remedies, it is suggestible to utilizes a macro-infusion setup that will avoid contamination of your Sycamore Trees for a long time.

3) Tree fertilizing is crucial and should be done wisely.

Proper nourishment is quite crucial for the development and growth of the trees.

Fertilizing helps in adequate tree growth, ensuring a healthy and disease free tree. For the same it recommended to be selective about the fertilizers used. Natural manure is really great for the trees.

Consulting a tree care expert will ensure that your tree fertilizing process is taken care off, precisely the way you would have wanted it to be.

For more informative tips about tree care services log on to www.nevadatree.com

Nevada Tree Service

2062 Falcon Ridge Street, Las Vegas, NV 89142

(702) 433-4700