Key Takeaways Emerald ash borer has killed an estimated tens of millions of ash trees across the Midwest since arriving in Michigan in 2002. Oak wilt has been confirmed in over 60 of Michigan’s 83 counties, including Kent County. The fastest-moving threats (EAB, oak wilt, Dutch elm) demand a same-week diagnosis to save neighboring trees. […]
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Key Takeaways West Michigan trees face four high-stress seasons: subzero winters, severe summer storms, drought stretches, and freeze-thaw cycles. Late winter (February to early March) is the safest pruning window for most species in Grand Rapids. Oaks must only be pruned during dormancy (typically October through April 15) to avoid oak wilt transmission. Fall is […]
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Key Takeaways Michigan does not require a license to operate a tree service, so third-party accreditation is the primary verification homeowners have. TCIA Accreditation requires documented audits of safety, training, insurance, and business practices every three years. ISA Certified Arborists complete a minimum of three years of field experience plus a comprehensive exam and ongoing […]
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Key Takeaways Oak wilt kills red oaks in Grand Rapids within 4 to 6 weeks of visible symptoms and spreads through underground root grafts and sap-feeding beetles. Never prune oaks between April 15 and July 15 in Michigan, the highest-risk window for oak wilt transmission. Apple scab defoliates crabapples and apples by midsummer in wet […]
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