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Protecting Your Elm Tree from Elm Leaf Beetle

The Elm Leaf Beetle is a destructive pest that attacks and feeds on the leaves of elm trees. The Elm Leaf Beetle can cause severe damage to elm trees, leading to defoliation and even death of the tree if left untreated.

There are several reasons why treating for Elm Leaf Beetle is important.

Elm Leaf Beetles can cause significant damage to elm trees, leading to defoliation and reduced growth. This can weaken the tree and make it more susceptible to other pests and diseases.
Elm Leaf Beetles can quickly multiply and spread to other trees in the area, causing widespread damage. Therefore, treating an infestation early can help prevent the spread of the beetle to neighboring trees. They will also take cover in winter in your home’s window sills or garage until spring when they are ready to feed.
Elm Leaf Beetles can also impact the aesthetic value of trees, as severe infestations can cause trees to lose their leaves prematurely and look unsightly.

Preventative Treatment is the best option to ensure proper health and to allow your Elm to thrive providing you and your family with that wonderful summer shade.

HOW DO I IDENTIFY THE ELM LEEF BEETLE?

Leaves damaged by elm leaf beetle larvae look lacy, turn brown, and may prematurely drop from the trees. The beetles themselves are oblong-shaped with an olive green or yellow body with a black dot on their head.

Check out the photo below to identify them.

WHAT CAN I DO AND WHEN SHOULD I DO IT?

To prevent or control the population of the Elm Leaf Beetles in your tree you have two options.

Soil Applications
Truck Injections

Both are effective ways to keep that Elm Tree thriving! However, soil applications begin in March and April and are not only more effective but are more cost-effective too!

Get your free assessment and estimate and ensure that your Elm is looking good this summer!

Hot Tree Summer anyone?

Maintain Trees That Are Ready for Denver’s Winter

As winter approaches, you may be wondering whether or not your property’s trees are ready to face ice and snow. It’s no surprise that snow and ice can damage your trees. Yet, you’re wondering if there’s anything you can do to maintain trees that are ready for Denver’s winter months.

The answer is yes! Allow us to explain.

Maintenance pruning is the thoughtful cutting back of certain parts of your trees or other woody plants. This controls the size and shape of the tree. However, it also keeps the organism productive and healthy. An added bonus of maintenance pruning is that it decreases your tree’s susceptibility to pests and disease.

When your tree has lots of dead branches and thick, congested areas in the canopy, they are more susceptible to breaking in snow, ice, and wind storms. For this reason, maintenance pruning throughout the year can set your tree up for success before the heavy snows come in.

For your trees that are younger or newly transplanted, it’s a good idea to wrap the lower 1 to 2 feet of the trunk with a light cloth wrap. You can get these at any nursery. This will help protect your younger trees from frost damage and help better prepare them for Denver’s winter.

Your trees are a valuable asset to your property, so it’s important to care for and maintain trees that are ready for Denver’s winter. If you’d like to learn even more, be sure to schedule an estimate with a certified arborist from Colorado Trees to make sure your trees are ready for anything this winter.