Bark Beetles are an important type of wood-boring insect that have been increasing the last few years. It is prudent to consider all the major types to see how they work, why they are a concern, and what can be done about them. All Bark Beetles are small as adults –...
Trees rarely make headline news. When they finally do, it can inspire action and lead to positive outcomes. In October 2025, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Oak wilt had been confirmed in Whitnall Park. The story struck a nerve across Southeastern Wisconsin....
Learn from our Certified Arborists how to give your new trees the best start possible! In this video, we walk you through: Proper watering techniques for container-grown and B&B trees. Step-by-step tree planting demonstrated by our team of ISA Certified Arborists....
Job Title: Plant Health Care Assistant Manager Industry Certifications: Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP), Certified Pesticide Applicator, CDL Education:Â Bachelor's of Science in Forestry and Certificate in Environmental Science from...
The emerald ash borer has claimed hundreds of trees throughout the state of Wisconsin. With its debut in August of 2008, Wachtel Tree Science’s certified arborists have spent the last decade working hard to treat ash trees in hopes to keep them both healthy and alive....
Did you know that mulching the root zone of your trees is one of the best ways to improve their health? Properly applied mulch offers numerous benefits, including weed suppression, moisture retention, temperature regulation, and nutrient addition. These benefits...
This is an adage I have heard many times growing up and it may help to frame the discussion I wish to present. I have documented the tree stresses that have resulted from the last several years in previous issues of this newsletter: record wet weather years...
To fully understand and appreciate trees, we as humans must slow down and attune to ‘tree time.’ It’s easy to forget the old majestic Oak once began as a small sapling, slowly adapting to environmental challenges throughout its life. High winds, drought, site changes,...
Plants naturally resist infections through a process called Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR). This is similar to our own immune system. The understanding of this phenomenon is quite complicated, involving numerous hormones, proteins and other compounds inside and...
Wachtel Tree Science is committed to innovation in keeping your tree(s) healthy and happy. This year we are celebrating 90 years of doing so! Employee education through industry-related conferences keeps us up to date with research and opinions on tree care that may...
The big snowstorm in January and its after math certainly dominates the big picture and has laid down a few hair-pin turns as we navigate a new year’s tree and landscape season. While snow totals were heaviest in the western parts of the metropolitan area, and tree...
It’s very common for a homeowner to wait for an issue to develop before taking action. Unfortunately, waiting until a problem becomes visible can wind up being very costly and destructive. A perfect example of this might be the roof of your house. Waiting for a leak...
The last few seasons have shown a combination of above-normal heat and droughty conditions, and we are beginning to see the impacts unfold in our trees. One of the more concerning symptoms is tip dieback, where the tree struggles to push growth at its outermost branch...
