We've mentioned several of the tree diseases that are quite common here in the Kansas City area before. These diseases can be very harmful to your trees, and can even kill them, if you don’t take action.
What are the causes of tree disease? Excessive wind, heat, cold or moisture; backfilling during nearby construction; and adjacent diseased trees, are common factors that make your trees susceptible to disease. The best way to prevent tree disease is through routine tree maintenance and disease prevention. Even with regular maintenance and oversight, you may periodically find that one or more of your trees is affected with a disease.
If you have a tree that you suspect has symptoms of tree disease (such as dead branches, rotten wood, splits, fungal growth, the presence of insects, etc.) promptly contact Cartwright Tree Care for an appointment. As fully licensed and insured tree care specialists, Cartwright Tree Care offers tree health care and maintenance including insect and disease prevention, fertilization, growth regulator application, and tree preservation. For more helpful hints for identifying tree diseases, visit the Cartwright Tree Care website.
If you suspect that one or more of your trees has a disease, contact the professionals at Cartwright Tree Care at 816-965-6758 for an expert diagnosis.
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