Virginia Insect & Arthropod Pests: Southern Pine Beetles
A healthy, flourishing landscape requires significant work and patience, as homeowners must tend to their trees and vegetation while warding off harmful infestations. All property owners should learn what southern pine beetles are, how to identify them, and how to recognize an infestation on pine trees. If you spot such an infestation, hire a professional […]
Virginia Tree Diseases: Needlecast
As most residents with a green thumb know, Virginia hosts a wide variety of tree species, including many variations of pine. However, pine trees are susceptible to needlecast, a fungal disease that lives up to its name by attacking trees’ needles. Needlecast spreads quickly among trees and can affect them for years at a time. […]
Virginia Tree Diseases: Leaf Spot Diseases
Leaf spot diseases are among the most widespread tree diseases in the US. Virtually all plant species are vulnerable to one or more strains. Although usually benign, leaf spot diseases still call for proper inspection and management, as severe cases could necessitate professional identification and tree removal by a tree care expert. Timber Works Tree […]
5 Common Signs of Tree Rot
Responsible landowners should have some basic tree knowledge, including the symptoms of tree rot. After all, a rotting tree poses a safety hazard to anything near it. If you identify the signs of tree rot early and enlist professional services, you may save that tree, or—at the very least—you can have it removed before it […]
Top 5 Pests That May Harm Your Trees
Emerald Ash Borers, Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, and Japanese Beetles are just 3 insect species that have damaged tree ecosystems throughout the US and the world. Yet learning the symptoms of their infestations can help conserve our trees and landscapes. If you want to save dying trees on your property, reach out to a professional tree […]
Tree Diseases to Watch Out For
Virginia is home to abundant forests, which means it is susceptible to high rates of tree disease. This affects wildlife conservationists and park services as well as residents and property owners. Virginians should be vigilant and learn to identify the signs of tree disease. Additionally, they should have a professionally insured tree service to call […]
The Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine in Winchester, VA
Recently, an invasive species has been making its way through Pennsylvania and was spotted in Winchester, VA. The Spotted Lanternfly is a major problem due to the fact that it’s attacking Ailanthus, apples, and grapes – some of which are very popular in the Virginia Commonwealth area. This infestation could affect the wine industries severely […]
5 Warning Signs Your Tree Needs to be Removed
Due to their busy schedule, it is common for homeowners to miss the signs of an afflicted tree that’s in need of removal. However, our certified arborist at Timber Works Tree Care has seen nearly every sign that indicates a sickly tree. As a highly-experienced tree removal company that has served residents of Northern Virginia […]