Welcome to your first issue of Alive Tree Care News!  Our goal is to use this format to educate homeowners regarding the care of their trees and keep you abreast of current tree issues affecting central Illinois.  Tree issues such as insect problems and any diseases we may be encountering in the fields will be discussed along with what problems we may be looking for in the coming weeks.   With this newsletter you will have the latest information regarding the care of your valuable trees.   

Spring is a very busy time at Alive Tree Care.  At Alive Tree Care we are currently applying 12-month insecticide for a variety of pests including Japanese Beetles, Emerald Ash Borer and Bronze Birch Borer among other insects.  Applying a 12-month systemic insecticide can help reduce the insect pressure in the summer months and keep your trees looking beautiful.  Spring is also an excellent time to apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer to trees and shrubs.  Spring time fertilizer will insure that your trees have sufficient nutrients and minerals for the year ahead.  Spring is also an excellent time to treat certain trees diseases such as scale infestations,  Rhizosphaera Needlecast, Applescab, iron and manganese chlorosis.  Call Alive Tree Care today for springtime applications of insecticide, fertilization or spraying. 

Oak Wilt Advisory

What we are seeing now:  Cytospora Canker, Rhizophaera NeedleCast on Spruce, last years enclosed bagworms on Arborvitae and Spruce, fungal cankers on Maples, Crabs, Plums and Red Buds, winter injury, Pestiolotosis on Arborvitae, Pitch Borer/Zimmerman Pine Moth on Pine trees, Aphids on Ornamental Plums among other issues.  Check out our facebook page for more information and pictures about what we are currently seeing in the month of April.