Tree Care Information from Experienced Certified Arborists
Wachtel’s newsletter, The Plant Doctor’s Seasonal Report, brings you the most important and up to date seasonal tree care information throughout the year. This is where our Certified Arborists share their experience and passion for all aspects of the tree care industry. From preventative plant health care topics like the Emerald Ash Borer epidemic to daily happenings at the Wachtel office, The Plant Doctor’s Seasonal Report keeps you informed.
Read below to see the most up to date tree care information from our Wachtel staff of Certified Arborists and tree care specialists. For even more information on important tree care, take a look at the various tree care resources available in our digital resource center.
Now That My Ash Tree Has Been Treated, What’s Next?
Fall, Spring, Summer 2019
Discover the ideal frequency for ash tree treatment against emerald ash borer. Get expert insights to ash tree care to ensure their safety and longevity.
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The Elm Comeback
Summer 2021
Once a distant memory of the past, the opportunity to plant an Emerald Ash Borer, one of the most well adapted trees for growing in urban and suburban conditions, has returned.Â
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EAB, Where Are We Now?
Spring 2020
It’s no secret that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has had devastating effects throughout Wisconsin the past several years. This left many homeowners and municipalities with a difficult decision and only three options stated in our newsletter.
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EAB and The Polar Vortex
Winter 2019
Like many of you, we all stayed home on the days in January when the temperature dropped to 20 degrees below zero. Days after this year’s Polar Vortex, we started to see various reports on the news about how the cold temperatures might affect emerald ash borer (EAB) populations, but we encourage our clients' look at the research.
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Where Are Our Ash Trees Now?
Spring 2018
The unwanted insect Emerald Ash Borer was an unexpected arrival from Asia in 2001 and it has been progressing across the country as the experts have predicted. As other deciduous trees leaf out this spring, it will become obvious how the problem has spread by the increased number of dead or thin trees seen.
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Ash Trees – The Time For Treatment Is Now!
Summer 2017
Spring has come and gone signaling another growing season. As the trees develop new leaves, the insects that feed on them also emerge to begin their cycle of life all over again.
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Proper Timing of Trunk Injections for Emerald Ash Borer
Spring 2017
When should my ash tree be treated? This question is one of the most common that we hear. It sounds so simple and yet it is actually a very complicated question.
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Predictions Revealed: Diagnostic Forecast for 2017
Winter 2017
Spring is nearly here, and as I write this in mid-February, it is 60 degrees outside! If this weather pattern holds, it could be a similar start like we had in 2012.
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We Are Surrounded – ‘Time to Circle the Wagons’
Summer 2016
No, I did not just get done watching a 1960’s Western Cowboy vs. Indians movie. However, I have been watching Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) make inroads into my territory. Just last week I saw my first EAB exit hole at eye level in Brookfield!
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Ash Trees – Where Are We Now?
Spring 2016
Spring has come – heralding the beginning of another growing season. As the trees develop new leaves, the insects that feed on them emerge also to begin their cycle of life all over again.
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