Tree Pests & Diseases

Trees throughout the Midwest are subject to countless insect pests and diseases. Learn how to recognize signs of infestation or infection, ways to prevent attacks on your trees, and how to minimize damage when destructive insects and deadly diseases reach your yard.

A group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.
Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, carpenter ants don’t kill trees – they reveal what’s already happening beneath the bark. ...
Maple leaves showing the signs of anthracnose in Oklahoma City, OK.
8 Common Signs of Tree Diseases in Oklahoma City
Healthy trees are a beautiful part of any Oklahoma City landscape – but when something looks off, it’s ...
An arborist from Arbor Master drilling a hole in the base of a tree to inject insecticides in Fort Worth, TX.
Integrated Pest Management for Fort Worth Trees: A Proactive Approach to Tree Health
While insect control may conjure up images of spraying chemicals, did you know there are other methods for ...
Arbor Master's PHC crew treating a tree on a property in Wichita
3 Common Tree Insects Wichita Homeowners Should Watch For
While insects are a natural part of our ecosystem and many of them are beneficial for your property, ...
worker drills hole into bark for injection
Wood-Boring Beetles: Identifying and Controlling These Destructive Pests
Boring beetles and other insects can be a destructive pest for your trees. Often going unnoticed, these insects ...
dutch elm tree
Dutch Elm Disease: Identifying, Treating, and Preventing This Deadly Tree Disease
Towering up to 80 feet tall, Elm trees (genus Ulmus) are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere and have ...
Two trees growing on a front yard of a property, one with yellow leaves showing signs of iron chlorosis and the other looking healthy.
Iron Chlorosis: Identifying and Treating This Common Nutrient Deficiency in Trees
Iron chlorosis is a condition of trees and shrubs caused by an iron deficiency. It can be very ...
webworms
Webworm Infestations: How to Protect Your Trees
What are webworms? Webworms are caterpillars that spin silky webs in the branches of trees. They begin their ...
Is Horned Oak Gall Affecting Your Trees?
What is Horned Oak Gall?  Horned Oak Gall - a condition that affects some oak trees - is ...
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Anthracnose: Identifying, Treating & Preventing This Common Tree Fungus
Anthracnose is a plant disease caused by fungi. It can cause severe damage to many species of trees, ...