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Is Your Tree Infected or Infested?

Is Your Tree Infected or Infested?

Trees are a valued addition to any landscape, especially when they are robust and healthy. Since transplanting a…

Jul 26,2022

Trees are a valued addition to any landscape, especially when they are robust and healthy. Since transplanting a mature tree is costly and hectic, most people plant young trees and wait for them to grow. While this is a cost-effective solution compared to the former, you must be prepared to wait 10 to 20 years for a sapling to mature. Throughout the growth span, the tree is susceptible to various infections and pests, leading to deterioration or death. Whether you have planted a sapling or mature tree, scheduling routine maintenance with a reputable tree service is vital.

Is Your Tree Infected or Infested?

Sesmas Tree Service has an experienced team of experts with extensive industry knowledge and expertise ready to help you maintain healthy and robust trees. We believe the key to achieving this is early detection, making it easy to control and eradicate. Here are some signs to look out for if you detect signs of infection or infestation in your trees.

Unseasonal Yellow or Brown Foliage

When trees struggle with a disease or infection, the first sign is a change in foliage pigmentation. Nutrients absorbed by the roots are robbed by critters, leading to unseasonal brown or yellowish color. This is a tricky sign for an untrained eye to detect in its early stages until they start dying off in the fall and winter months. While this is a hibernation technique used by trees during this time of the year, the discoloration can spread throughout the tree's foliage if it's infected or infested. Whether you have deciduous or evergreen trees on your property, it is essential to schedule routine maintenance with a tree care company to address the problem early.

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Leaking Tree

Leakage is a standard indicator of injury, which can be a significant problem or a non-issue depending on severity. Whenever you conduct tree maintenance like trimming or a tree loses a limb through natural causes, it sustains an injury that leaks sap. Typically, the tree heals by sealing the wounds the same way the human body heals cuts. The difference between a tree and the human body is that trees don't heal but seal their injuries, leaving them susceptible to pests and bacteria like slime flux and boring beetles, among many others. A damaged tree is an easy target for these nasty critters, hence the need for regular maintenance by a professional.

Conks or Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a global delicacy that complements various dishes. However, when they appear at the base of a tree trunk, it signifies a detrimental underlying issue. Fungi is caused by several things, such as cracks on the bark, trimming, lawn mower blades, or other damaging means. Although not all mushrooms damage trees, the real problem starts when they release an enzyme that breaks down tree tissue. This compromises the tree's structural integrity, making it a likely candidate for falling or removal.

If you detect any of these signs or suspect an issue with your trees, contact Sesmas Tree Service and schedule a consultation with our representative. Our tree care experts can comprehensively inspect before recommending a suitable solution that guarantees your safety and curb appeal.

Customer Reviews

3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

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