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 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 ...
A large webworm nest made of silky white webbing completely encloses the end of a tree branch, creating a tent-like structure among the green foliage.
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 ...
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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, ...