Emil in Poway asks: “What kinds of dangerous pests do I need to be worried about potentially infesting my trees?”

Answer: Due to hot temperatures and seasonally mild winters, pests in Southern California have few limitations on where and when they strike. Most tree-loving pests are dangerous in the sense that they significantly damage or even kill the trees in which they infest. Some of the most common tree pests here in Poway include drywood termites, the polyphonous shot hole borer, tent caterpillars, and carpenter worms. If left to their own devices, these insects will quickly decimate the trees on your property. Regular fertilizations and pest control sprays are a first line of defense against infestation, and help prevent long-term problems relating to tree pests. Healthy trees have a much stronger resistance against pest infestations, and will often recover faster if infestation should occur. Regularly checking your trees for pests should be an important part of your seasonal lawn maintenance. For more information about pest control sprays and foliar tree fertilization, call a tree care expert today.

Pope Tree Service is proud of our 100 years of combined tree care expertise, something that allows us to serve our loyal customers with nothing but excellence.

Cindy T. says: “Just had a large oak tree removed from my back yard.  It was so sad to remove it, but it was into my foundation and plumbing.  Difficult access and lots of potential hazards including neighbors windows and yard.  Their crew utilized “safe” hoists and tie offs, etc. brought the chipper. They provided their insurance certificates before the job after I asked.  The price was lower than the other bids and crew was polite, respectful and cleaned up my property and neighbors property extremely well.”