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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...
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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...
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Fun Facts about Trees

“Fun Facts About Trees.” TreesAreGood.org, International Society of Arboriculture, 2018, www.treesaregood.org/funfacts/funfacts....
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Anatomy of a tree

Leaves Leaves carry out photosynthesis, making food for the tree and releasing oxygen into the air. And this tells us much about their shapes. For example,...
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Deer Damage to Trees and Landscaping

One of the most frustrating things to deal with this time of year is having a deer snack on your beloved plants. Even if you are...
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Wood Recycling

Wood Recycling in Springfield MO Wood is one of the most valuable recyclable materials because it can be transformed into a wide variety of secondary products. All...
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Do you have an Elm tree?

Do you have an Elm tree? The Ulmus americana (American elm) requires special care in pruning. Unlike many other tree species, pruning must be done at...
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