Sawflies can wreak havoc on urban trees in Western Canada. The sawfly larvae feed on spruce needles and leaves, severely defoliating trees and making them weak and susceptible to disease.

Here’s what you need to know about these insects. ArborCare’s professional arborists can assist you if you have a spruce budworm infestation on your property.

Here’s what you need to know about these insects. ArborCare’s professional arborists can assist you if you have a spruce budworm infestation on your property.

What do you do with the stump when you cut down a tree on your property? Leaving it to slowly decay on its own is certainly an option. However, if you want to get rid of it, you have two choices: stump grinding or stump removal. There are advantages and disadvantages to each method and…

Oystershell scale, or apple mussel scale, is a potentially fatal tree disease that affects many trees and woody plants in Western Canada. This disease is caused by oystershell scale insects and has been quite destructive in many residential neighbourhoods. The good news is there are ways to protect your trees from this menacing pest. Here’s…

Large trees are majestic and beautiful. However, if they get too big, they can become dangerous. For example, tall trees are at risk of toppling over during a storm or growing into power lines. If you have a large tree on your property, it may be time to call a professional arborist who knows how…