Professional Diagnosis for
Tree Pests & Diseases
Protect your landscape with professional identification and treatment of common Wisconsin tree threats. From invasive insects like Emerald Ash Borer to diseases such as Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt, we diagnose issues early and deliver targeted, science-based solutions that restore tree health and prevent further decline.
Tree Pest & Disease Treatment Options
Protect your trees with targeted solutions designed to address pests, disease, and environmental stress while promoting long-term health and resilience.
Trunk Injection Treatments
Targeted injections that help protect trees from potentially harmful systemic diseases or insects.
Soil & Site Health Improvements
Soil amendments that help protect trees and enhance disease resistance.
Tree Insect & Disease Identification
Detailed site inspections to identify pest or disease issues and develop effective treatment plans.
Targeted Insect Prevention
Soil systemic insecticides and spray programs timed to insect life cycles for maximum effectiveness, including protection against pests like Magnolia scale and Japanese beetles.
Ongoing Insect & Disease Monitoring
On-site visits to monitor for insect and disease activity, allowing for proactive treatment before problems spread.
A Science-Based Approach to Long-Term Tree Health
For over 90 years, Wachtel Tree Science has provided trusted pest and disease control for residential, commercial, and municipal properties. Our team uses ongoing research and over 600 years of combined field experience to diagnose issues accurately and apply targeted treatments that protect tree health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find quick answers about identifying, treating, and safely managing tree pest and disease issues.
Can a sick tree be revived and saved?
Depending on what the issue is, sick trees can be brought back to health. With proper care, many insect and disease issues can be corrected. Not all issues are able to be corrected, so a proper diagnosis is the first step in understanding whether your tree can be helped or not.
How to restore a sick and diseased tree back to life?
An ISA Certified Arborist can provide a proper diagnosis and remedies for trees that are sick. These remedies can include pruning, treatments, or soil/root amendments to help the tree come back to its full glory.
How to protect a tree from sickness and disease?
Keeping a tree in good health is a great way to help them avoid becoming sick. Having the right tree in the right growing conditions sets up a tree for a successful life. Then proper aftercare, including watering, organic mulching, attending to nutrient needs of the tree, etc. can allow a tree to better fend off issues that often overwhelm a tree that is not in good health.
Who treats sick and diseased trees in Wisconsin?
Contact an ISA Certified Arborist and TCIA Accredited company, like Wachtel Tree Science, for a full assessment of your trees.
Can a tree sickness or disease spread to other trees?
Certain disease and insect issues can spread from tree to tree in your yard. Many diseases are species-specific so they may only affect a certain type of tree. Maintaining a variety of trees in your yard will help to minimize the spread of specific disease/insect issues.
Does Wachtel Tree Science provide organic options?
Two of our pest services have organic options available upon request. One of the miticide treatments that we can use is organic, as is our adult magnolia scale treatment. Get in touch with us to discuss organic options.
