Trees display their health through a variety of indicators seen above ground. Observations such as leaf shape/color, bark wounds, twig growth, and insect activity can all give clues to a tree’s health and possible issues...Continue Reading
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive species originating from China. Pennsylvania was the first state to detect the insect in 2014. The population of SLF rapidly spread to neighboring states and is now making its way through the Midwest...Continue Reading
Limiting canopy growth can be useful in many cases: trees under electrical wires, trees close to buildings, construction damage, and urban trees with limited root zones...Continue Reading
We’ve had it again: the kind of weather that breaks records. Three years ago, we had a record-breaking wet spring; this spring has broken that record...Continue Reading
Meet Micah Stege, our ISA Certified Arborist . Get to know Micah and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet Avery Pollard, our Production Arborist. Get to know Avery and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet Andrew Linsmeyer, our Crew Leader. Get to know Andrew and learn what he enjoys about working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet RJ Busch, our Diagnostic Arborist. Get to know RJ and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Meet Abby Weide, our Administrative Assistant. Get to know Abby and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
A simple guide on tree fungus diseases commonly found in Wisconsin. Learn how to identify and treat your infected trees to keep them healthy. View our guide.Continue Reading