Though strangely beautiful with their metallic green bodies and copper wings, Japanese beetles are a major pest in the eastern U.S. In fact, these insects feed on more than 300 different plant species. You’ll find adult beetles feasting throughout summer and into early fall depending on location. The pests emerge from the ground in early… Read More What do Japanese beetles eat?
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Honeydew is a sugary waste substance that many sap-sucking insects excrete after feeding. Tree and shrub pests including aphids and scale produce honeydew, which can attract ants, flies, hornets and yellow jackets. You’ll find the liquid on leaves and other plant parts. Additionally, it can drip onto nearby surfaces or objects beneath infested trees such… Read More Honeydew: sticky substance on trees
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Lace bugs are damaging insects that attack many deciduous and evergreen plants. These pests feed by piercing leaf tissue and sucking out nutrients and chlorophyll. Adults have a somewhat square body shape. They get their name from their lacy wings, which are transparent and have a detailed, stained-glass pattern. Before fully developing, the young, wingless… Read More Lace bugs: common host plants
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The new R.A. Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum in the United Kingdom was launched to advance scientific tree care research, diagnostics, and green industry partnerships across the UK and Ireland. Bartlett recently celebrated the opening of its new tree research facility and arboretum in Spencers Wood, a village south of Reading in the Borough… Read More UK Laboratory and Arboretum Focused on Arboricultural Research
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Recognizing the role trees play in our world is important on Arbor Day and Earth Day. Here at Bartlett, however, our arborists strive every day to preserve trees and help educate community members about tree care. On these special holidays, Bartlett crews can be found inside classrooms teaching students, speaking at community events and outside… Read More Making every day Arbor Day and Earth Day
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Guest post by Robert Andreucci Arborist Representative, Hilton Head, South Carolina To many, tree care may seem like an industry strictly about chainsaws, cranes and tree removal. But when you spend your days in the field studying trees, it becomes obvious that this industry is so much more. Being an arborist is rarely just about… Read More Rooted in purpose: cultivating community and connection as an arborist
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There are many redbud varieties that bring stunning spring color to a landscape. This ornamental favorite bursts with blooms along its branches in the early part of the season. You’ll want to pick a special spot to showcase this tree for its unmistakable flowers that appear before many of its neighboring trees even begin leafing… Read More Popular redbud varieties
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Boxwoods are a staple in many landscapes. These ornamental, evergreen favorites make excellent hedges or edging, but can also serve as foundation plants. However, this popular plant is not without its issues. There are a number of common problems, which include insect pests and diseases. As with any plant in your landscape, it’s important to… Read More Common problems of boxwood
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Did you know that many structural defects that occur in older trees are preventable? Pruning trees when they are young helps ensure a strong and more structurally stable form as the tree grows. We call this practice structural pruning. It helps mitigate the need for more expensive tree care practices later in the life of… Read More Preparing young trees for the future – structural pruning
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Tea scale are tiny, sap-sucking insects common across the Southeast U.S. as well as in Texas and California. These pests attach themselves to the underside of leaves, feeding on plant sap. The result is unsightly stippling on the upper surface of leaves. In severe cases, the infested plant can experience dieback or begin dropping leaves… Read More Tea scale pests emerge in early spring
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When extreme weather hits, storm damage to trees and shrubs is common. Emergency situations, like trees that have fallen on houses or cars, are the top priority for tree service companies. However, other tree problems can result from ice or heavy snow and should be reviewed shortly after the storm. This helps protect the long-term… Read More Storm damaged trees and shrubs
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Salt applied as a deicing agent during winter can severely damage trees near roads, driveways or sidewalks. When planting near areas where salt will be used, consider salt tolerant tree species. Properly selecting trees at the outset can help minimize injury. Further, landscape maintenance will be easier and less costly when you factor in the… Read More Salt tolerant trees
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Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
