When your trees are dealing with a problem like pests or diseases, it’s important that you take the next right steps. Proper tree health care can be complicated and most homeowners are unsure what to do.
Soil drenches and canopy sprays are two ways to protect and treat potential problems.
Whereas soil drenches involve applying a product directly to the soil so that the roots take up the chemicals and distribute them throughout the entire tree, a canopy spray for trees involves applying product to the outside of the tree.
As we’ve already covered soil drenching in a previous article, this article will cover canopy sprays and when they can be effective. It’s important to protect trees from pests and diseases so that you can help maintain their long-term health.
There are more than 55 common tree pests here in the Louisville region. Pests can damage plants and trees in many ways from chewing on leaves to boring holes in the bark itself.
Understanding what you’re dealing with is the first step toward an effective solution. Pests that bore holes into the trunk or consume sap from branches are often best controlled with soil drenches. Since the product is taken up by the roots, it ends up being distributed throughout the tree, which helps control pests systemically.
But for pests that eat the leaves of trees, a tree spray application directly to the canopy can be most effective.
Plant diseases are also lurking in the landscape. Here in Louisville, there are more than 25 common plant diseases that we see pop up. Landscape diseases can be serious and need to be diagnosed by a professional. At the very least, diseases can cause cosmetic damage that will leave the canopy of your tree a mess.
Certain fungal diseases can be treated with a tree spray application applied directly to the leaves where the fungus is growing and spreading. Fungicides help to stop the spread of disease but won’t “cure” the damage that has already been done.
As with any problem, early detection is always best! Inspections and early interventions can help save your trees. Of course, some diseases are not treatable. If your tree is severely ravaged by disease, it could mean that tree removal is your best option.
Investing in tree health care services can help you protect trees from disease or pests. The goal should be proactive care that will ward off trouble whenever possible.
While even healthy plants can be subject to problems, the healthier your plants are, the better they will fare.
The best way to produce healthy plants that are more resistant to problems is with proper plant care. Specifically, Plant Health Care services involve a customized program with treatments that are designed for your property.
These services might include:
What exactly your property needs will depend on what's going on (including any problems you might have had in the past). At the end of the day, the best strategy is a preventative one.
If you’ve experienced any signs of trouble with your trees, it’s definitely time to call in a pro. Symptoms like discoloration, leaf drop or wilting, spots on leaves, holes in leaves or the trunk, sticky or powdery substances, and more can all be indicators that something is wrong…and that you may have an issue with a disease or pest.
Of course, it’s better to not even wait until there’s trouble since you can often prevent tree and shrub pest and disease problems by being proactive. As we’ve mentioned, plant health care can play a valuable role in preventing problems.
When you call in tree care services, they can determine the best course of action for your tree problems. This may involve a canopy spray for trees for certain pests or diseases.
It all boils down to doing what’s best for your Louisville property.
We believe you deserve to be able to enjoy your landscape without worries. When you choose Limbwalker for your tree care services, we want you to know that we’ve got your back.
But even if you don’t choose Limbwalker, we want you to be happy. We are here to answer your questions and help guide you toward making the best choices for your property no matter what. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can be of service.
If you’d like to learn more about plant health care for your Louisville home, get in touch, get your quote, and get back to enjoying your yard.