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.

An ash tree with the S-shaped gallery underneath the bark indicating an attack from emerald ash borer.
Everything You Need to Know About the Emerald Ash Borer in the Midwest
Every year, news stories pop up across the United States announcing that emerald ash borer has reached a ...
An elm tree in front of the sun and blue sky in the Great Plains Region.
How to Identify and Treat for Dutch Elm Disease in the Midwest
Is something off with your tree? If the leaves are turning yellow or brown long before fall, it ...
A maple leaf showing the signs of anthracnose outside of Des Moines, IA.
5 Common Tree Diseases to Watch Out for in the Des Moines Area
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to look up at their trees in the spring or summer and wonder ...
Adult Japanese beetles defoliating a leaf in Oklahoma City, OK.
5 Tree Insects to Watch Out for in Oklahoma City
Is that bug on your tree harmless or a threat that could bring it down? Without knowing the ...
A close-up of an injector to a tree to treat EAB
5 Common Tree Insects That May Be Attacking Your Fort Worth Trees
When your trees aren’t looking as vibrant as they should, one of the most common problems is an ...
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 Wichita Tree Insects 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 ...