Disease Control

"Affordable 'Health Solutions' for common tree problems"

By definition , a plant disease is a harmful change in the "normal" physiological processes of a plant caused by the continuous irritation by a casual agent. Note the word "continuous" as it excludes things such as insect injury.

Common symptoms of disease:

Overdevelopment of tissue
Abnormal growth anywhere on tree
Underdevelopment of tissue
Open wounds on trunk or limbs
Death of tissue
Dead limbs or leaves

Tree disease is a very time sensitive issue, if not caught early enough there may be nothing anyone can do to reverse the process. Most tree diseases will continuously worsen until treated. If you believe your trees may be diseased, call us immediately for correct diagnosis.

Some Common Tree Diseases in the KC Area:


Apple Scab	Dutch Elm **	*Iron Chlorosis	Needlecast

Oak Wilt **	Pine Blight	Pine Wilt **	Sycamore Anthracnose

** No treatment available - see preventatives