During the intense summer heat in Northwest Louisiana, it is generally best to limit pruning to specific, necessary tasks to avoid stressing your trees. Heavy pruning under high temperatures can shock a tree, so we recommend focusing primarily on safety and health maintenance during these months.
When managing your trees during the summer, we advise the following:
For major structural changes or heavy thinning, we suggest waiting until the dormant season (late winter). As a local, family-owned and operated company with over 40 years serving Northwest Louisiana, our four on-staff arborists can provide a custom quote to determine the safest schedule for your specific trees. If summer storms do cause unexpected damage, we are also available for 24/7 emergency call-outs.
While antibiotic injections cannot cure a scorched tree, they are an effective management tool for suppressing the disease and slowing its progression. Bacterial leaf scorch, caused by the pathogen Xylella fastidiosa, is a chronic and incurable condition. Professional oxytetracycline antibiotic…
In maple trees, bacterial leaf scorch presents with several distinct indicators that affect both the foliage and the overall structure of the tree. The primary symptoms include: These symptoms are often more pronounced in trees that are already under environmental…
Identifying crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) involves looking for specific physical markers and secretions on the tree’s woody tissue. According to Miller Tree Service and the LSU AgCenter, you can identify an infestation by following these steps: Early identification is…
Based on the expert guidance from Miller Tree Service and research from the LSU AgCenter, the most effective treatments for crape myrtle bark scale (CMBS) include both systemic insecticides and organic options: Timing is critical for these treatments. Systemic drenches…
Yes, a heavily infested crape myrtle can be saved through a strategic, multi-step recovery plan. While a tree under heavy stress may experience twig dieback and stunted blooming, professional intervention can reverse this decline and restore the tree’s vitality. To…
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