Arbor Masters of Wichita’s Blog

Welcome to our blog! Here, you'll find valuable information and insights on all things tree care. Our team of Certified Arborists is passionate about helping you maintain the health and beauty of your trees. Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, we're here to provide expert advice and tips.

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
Emerald ash borer is a serious threat to ash trees in the Midwest. Discover how to identify, prevent, and respond to an infestation on your property.
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
Don't lose all your elm trees to Dutch elm disease! Discover how to identify symptoms early and what you can do to keep it from spreading across the Midwest.
A group of carpenter ants on a log in Tulsa, OK.
Are Carpenter Ants Harming Your Tree? Here’s What You Should Know
Seeing carpenter ants on your tree? Arbor Masters shares why they’re a sign of hidden decay—not a pest problem—and what to do next.
Bees setting a hive on a crack of a tree
What Arbor Masters Is Doing to Save the Bees
Find out what Arbor Masters is doing to save the bees – and why your choice of tree care company matters more than ever for pollinators and the planet.
The Arbor Masters of Wichita team cleaning up after a storm in Wichita, KS.
The Hidden Risks of Storm-Damaged Trees in Wichita
Just because a tree survives the storm doesn’t mean it’s safe. Learn how storm-damaged trees can suffer from hidden stress, decay, and disease over time.
Arbor Master's PHC crew treating a tree on a property in Wichita
3 Common Wichita Tree Insects Homeowners Should Watch For
Wichita trees face serious threats from damaging insects. Arbor Masters reveals three common pests and what homeowners can do to prevent infestations.
A tree with a large branch that fell on a house in Andover, KS.
Is That Tree Likely to Fail? 7 Questions to Determine Tree Safety in Wichita, KS
Not sure if a tree on your property is a risk? Ask these 7 questions to determine if it’s time to call an arborist in Wichita, KS for a professional assessment.
An arborist from Arbor Masters pruning a tree from a bucket truck in Wichita, KS.
Which Season Is Best For Tree Pruning in Wichita, KS?
Tree pruning in different seasons has different goals and benefits. Arbor Masters explains the benefits of pruning your trees in different seasons in Wichita, KS
An arborist on the Arbor Masters team installing a cable on a tree in Goddard, KS.
4 Cabling and Bracing Benefits for Mature Trees
Protect your mature trees from storms and heavy branches! Learn how cabling and bracing can keep your trees healthy and standing tall in Wichita, KS, with Arbor Masters.
The Arbor Masters Wichita team posing in front of their bucket truck.
5 Signs to Look for When Hiring a Reputable Tree Care Company
Need a reputable tree care company? Learn what to look for to ensure you hire a trusted expert, like Arbor Masters, for safe and reliable tree services.
An Arbor Masters technician operates fertilization equipment near a young tree while an Arbor Masters truck with specialized equipment sits parked on the lawn beside a residential pond.
Fall Fertilization: The Key to Healthy Trees
Temperatures are going down, the leaves are starting to turn and local plant care is just as important now as ever; when should I start to think about fertilization?
Worker drills hole into bark for injection.
Wood-Boring Beetles: Identifying and Controlling These Destructive Pests
Is your tree infested with wood-boring beetles? Learn to spot the signs and symptoms of infestation by beetles and destructive moth larvae so you can get professional treatment before permanent damage occurs.
A tree carving designed by Arbor Masters tree artist in Iowa.

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