Beech Leaf Disease Has Arrived in Michigan: What West Michigan Property Owners Need to Know

Beech Leaf Disease Has Arrived in Michigan: What West Michigan Property Owners Need to Know

Key Takeaways Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) is an emerging tree disease affecting American beech and related species, now confirmed in parts of Michigan and threatening West Michigan landscapes. Early symptoms include dark banding between leaf veins, curling, and thickened leaves, often starting on lower branches and spreading upward over several seasons. There is currently no […]

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Why Ash Tree Removal in West Michigan Should Happen Before EAB Makes the Wood Dangerous to Work

Why Ash Tree Removal in West Michigan Should Happen Before EAB Makes the Wood Dangerous to Work

Key Takeaways: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) kills ash trees quickly in West Michigan and turns structurally sound wood into brittle, hazardous material that is far more dangerous to climb and rig. Removing ash trees before advanced EAB damage develops keeps crews safer, reduces the likelihood of storm failure, and often lowers removal costs for homeowners. […]

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Oak Wilt Is Spreading in Kent County: What Grand Rapids Homeowners Must Do Before June Pruning

Oak Wilt Is Spreading in Kent County: What Grand Rapids Homeowners Must Do Before June Pruning

Key Takeaways: Oak wilt is a fatal fungal disease actively spreading through Kent County’s oak tree population. June marks the beginning of the highest-risk window for oak wilt transmission through fresh pruning wounds. Sap beetles carry the oak wilt fungus from infected trees to healthy ones through open cuts in bark. Red oaks in Grand […]

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