Tree Insect and Disease Control

Keep Your Trees Safe from Pests and Disease

Tree diseases and insects can rapidly kill a tree if not addressed early. A trained arborist can identify the signs of pest infestations or disease and create a treatment plan to help save the tree. At Arbor Masters, we offer expert tree insect and disease control services, including:

Disease Treatment 

We’ll diagnose the disease affecting your tree based on symptoms and testing. Our team will develop a customized treatment plan to help restore the tree's health. If the disease is too advanced, we can safely remove the tree.

PHC crew of Arbor Masters drilling on a tree trunk to prep the tree before injecting solutions in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Disease Prevention

We provide regular applications of preventive fungicides to minimize the risk of disease throughout the growing season. Our goal is to keep your trees healthy and thriving year-round with proactive care.

A close up look of oak blight leaves in Iowa.
Insect Treatment

If you’ve noticed an increase in insect activity, we can treat your trees effectively. Our treatments are designed to target harmful pests while preserving beneficial insects that help control pest populations naturally.

Tree sprays by a PHC crew of Arbor Masters in Robins, IA.
Insect Prevention

We’ll schedule preventive insecticide treatments to minimize insect issues before they become a problem. By applying treatments at the optimal time, your trees get the best possible protection.

A close up look of an emerald ash borer on a leaf of a tree in Marion, IA.

Signs Your Tree Might Need Help

Trees often show visible signs when they’re struggling. Watch for these common indicators that your tree may be facing an insect infestation or disease:

Cracking or peeling bark

Premature leaf drop

Damaged leaves

Discolored leaves

Spots on leaves

Dead branches

Barren sections of the canopy

Holes in the trunk

Stunted growth

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Very pleased with their service.

“Stephen came out and created a plan to hopefully save our tree. Justin and his crew came out, as scheduled, and did a very professional job removing the dead wood and shaping the tree. They cleaned up all the tree debris in the yard. Very pleased with their service.” 

Margaret Dixon

Holes on a tree depicting a disease in Oklahoma City, OK.

Protect Your Trees with Arbor Masters’ Experienced Tree Care

Trees are precious investments, but insects and diseases can quickly kill them. Don’t wait—get help from our experienced arborists today. 

How We Handle Tree Insects and Diseases

At Arbor Masters, we’ve developed a step-by-step process for treating pests and diseases, backed by science and over six decades of experience.

  • 1

    Inspect Trees

    Our arborists will examine your trees for signs of insects or diseases. 

  • 2

    Determine the Problem

    We’ll use our knowledge to determine the exact problem with your trees. 

  • 3

    Develop a Plan

    We’ll create a specialized treatment plan for your property. 

  • 4

    Execute the Treatment

    We use targeted applications to avoid harming the environment or beneficial insects. 

  • 5

    Ongoing Care

    We’ll set up a schedule for further care of your trees to prevent future problems. 

Common Tree Insects and Diseases in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City area is a beautiful place to live, but it is also under threat from numerous insects and diseases that can cause permanent damage or death for trees. Some common worries in our area include:

Emerald ash borer

Thousand cankers disease

Sudden oak death

Asian longhorn beetle

Pine Wilt

Anthracnose

Bagworms and Webworms

Japanese beetles

Bagworms are native pests on trees in Oklahoma.

3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City Residents Trust Arbor Masters

There are many reasons why you should trust the team at Arbor Masters with your tree care needs. Some of our qualifications include:

  • 1

    TCIA Accreditation: The Tree Care Industry Association recognizes companies that demonstrate a commitment to following the best practices of running a business and caring for trees. 

  • 2

    ISA Certified Arborist on Staff: Our ISA Certified Arborists are experts with trees and can diagnose and treat problems better than someone without a certification. 

  • 3

    Our Commitment to the Environment: We don’t do what we do for the money; we do it because we have a passion for caring for the environment. We prioritize environmentally friendly solutions to protect your yard and the Oklahoma City ecosystem. 

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Always my company for tree service.

“I have used Arbor Masters of OKC at least 3 times in the past. Their team has always done an excellent job, very prompt and always professional.  They leave the place looking great, and cleanup was completed above and beyond. Always my company for tree service large or small. Thanks guys for a job well done!!”

Mary Fox

We Can Help Save Your Trees

Noticed signs of an insect infestation or disease? It may not be too late to save your tree. Contact Arbor Masters for expert diagnosis and treatment today.

FAQs About Tree Diseases and Insects

Yes! The team at Arbor Masters can schedule regular preventive treatments to make your trees healthier and lower the risk of problems with bugs and diseases. Keeping your trees stress-free also goes a long way to preventing insect and disease issues. 

A Plant Health Care Program is a comprehensive plan for caring for your trees. It focuses on providing your trees with better soil and supplemental nutrients and controlling any diseases or insects that may harm them. 

While you may be able to handle small treatments yourself, leave the major work to dedicated tree care companies. We have the proper equipment and techniques to provide help to your trees while minimizing the impact to the rest of your property. 

In many cases, an arborist can save a tree if they catch the signs of insect or disease problems early enough. If the symptoms are too extreme, an arborist may have no choice but to recommend removal to protect your property and family. 

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Would definitely use them again.

“The Arbor Master crew was on time and did a great job!  They kept us informed of what they were doing and cleaned up exceptionally well as they worked. Would definitely use them again.”

S. Lawson

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WIthering tree on a winter day in Kansas City.

Arbor Masters is Ready to Help Save Your Trees

We’re committed to protecting our Oklahoma City trees from the many threats they face. Our schedule is always filling up fast, so contact us today to set up a consultation and to see how we can protect your trees.