Employee Story: Rachel Nelson
Meet our Plant Health Care Assistant Manager, Rachel Nelson! Get to know Rachel's role at Wachtel Tree Science and why she loves working here.Continue Reading
Understanding the Impact of Drought on Your Trees
As we navigate the shifting landscapes of our environment, it becomes increasingly vital to address the challenges our trees face. One more pressing concern is the impact of drought on our green companions. Continue Reading
Spongy Moth Update
The winter of 2023-2024 was Wisconsin’s warmest on record, worrying many whose properties had endured recent Spongy Moth outbreaks, as a warmer winter can improve pest survivability, leading to another year of heavy defoliation...Continue Reading
Early and Often Wins the Race
Homeowners often want to know, “What is a low maintenance, fast-growing shade tree for my yard?”. An honest arborist would respond with a few ideas, but there would be hesitation regarding the “low maintenance” part of the initial question...Continue Reading
90 Years and Counting
In 2025, Wachtel Tree Science celebrates a significant milestone: our 90th anniversary! Since 1935, we have been dedicated to keeping trees healthy and beautiful, a mission inspired by our founder Larry Wachtel's passion for scientific tree care...Continue Reading
Employee Story: Amanda Mann
Meet our Office Manager, Amanda Mann! Get to know Amanda's role at Wachtel Tree Science and why she loves working here.Continue Reading
Employee Story: Keith Glaznap
Meet Keith Glaznap, our Diagnostic Arborist. Get to know Keith and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Employee Story: Micah Stege
Meet Micah Stege, our ISA Certified Arborist . Get to know Micah and learn why he enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading
Employee Story: Avery Pollard
Meet Avery Pollard, our Production Arborist. Get to know Avery and learn why she enjoys working at Wachtel Tree Science.Continue Reading