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Trees Can Grow Around Obstacles

You need to be careful about where you decide to plant a tree. As it grows, it can even grow around obstacles over time. Thankfully, however,...

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Never Pre Pay for Tree Work

NEVER pre-pay for tree work of any kind! I just can’t believe that this is the 4th or 5th story to make the news this year...

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Treating Ash Trees To Prevent Emerald Ash Borer

Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle from Asia that was discovered (in North America) in the summer of 2002. The adult beetles...

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Oak Tree Alert – Watch for oak wilt symptoms now

Oak wilt is one of the most destructive diseases of oak trees in Missouri. Symptoms begin to appear in late June and early July. Look for...

Safe and Efficient Tree Ascent MAGAZINE COVER

Safe and Efficient Tree Ascent: Doubled Rope Techniques (DdRT)

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Single Rope Technique (SRT)

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Missouri Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)

The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a serious threat to ash trees in Missouri. This invasive pest will eventually kill unprotected ash trees. Many trees can...

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Pest Watch Japanese Beetle

Japanese beetle life cycle. Credit: Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, has emerged to wreak havoc on your shade trees. Native to Japan as their...

Tree disease and insects control

Dutch Elm Diease

What is the Cause of Dutch Elm Disease? Dutch elm disease (DED) is caused by an aggressive fungus (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) that kills elm trees – regardless...