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Fall Canker Worms - 73,000 acres affected in Charlotte area, alone!
According to leading arborists, this could be a very bad canker worm season for the Carolinas which means our trees are in for trouble. Right now there are over 73,000 acres affected in Charlotte, alone. That means that hundreds of thousands of acres will be affected across the southeast.
What YOU can do to HELP!
The most effective treatment for Fall Canker worms is tree banding. Shrub Doctor recommends BugBarrier™ tree banding. Contact Shrub Doctor now at 704-902-0290 or email him, for a list of authorized re-sellers of the BugBarrier™ Tree Banding, or contact your local arborist.
According to leading arborists, this could be a very bad canker worm season for the Carolinas which means our trees are in for trouble. Right now there are over 73,000 acres affected in Charlotte, alone. That means that hundreds of thousands of acres will be affected across the southeast.
What YOU can do to HELP!
The most effective treatment for Fall Canker worms is tree banding. Shrub Doctor recommends BugBarrier™ tree banding. Contact Shrub Doctor now at 704-902-0290 or email him, for a list of authorized re-sellers of the BugBarrier™ Tree Banding, or contact your local arborist.
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We hope you find this site to be useful and informative. Shrub Doctor provides a proactive, comprehensive health care program for ornamental trees and shrubs. We are truly passionate about what we do and the manner in which we do it. Our customers and the health of their landscape plants are our first priority.
The foundation of all plant health begins with the soil. Think about that for a minute. If you have BAD soil, how can you have healthy plants growing in it. YOU CAN'T!
When your house was built most of the healthy soil was scraped away during grading and it has never been the same since. Only years of natural organic activity in the soil can bring it back to its' natural state. Since most of our soil is in bad shape, Shrub Doctor has developed a Soil Conditioning program to help speed the natural process along. This specially designed program increases microbial activity in the soil which promotes the production of organic matter which is necessary for plant health. Call Shrub Doctor today and ask how our Soil Conditioning program can improve the health of your landscape plants.
We hope you find this site to be useful and informative. Shrub Doctor provides a proactive, comprehensive health care program for ornamental trees and shrubs. We are truly passionate about what we do and the manner in which we do it. Our customers and the health of their landscape plants are our first priority.
The foundation of all plant health begins with the soil. Think about that for a minute. If you have BAD soil, how can you have healthy plants growing in it. YOU CAN'T!
When your house was built most of the healthy soil was scraped away during grading and it has never been the same since. Only years of natural organic activity in the soil can bring it back to its' natural state. Since most of our soil is in bad shape, Shrub Doctor has developed a Soil Conditioning program to help speed the natural process along. This specially designed program increases microbial activity in the soil which promotes the production of organic matter which is necessary for plant health. Call Shrub Doctor today and ask how our Soil Conditioning program can improve the health of your landscape plants.
Fall and Winter Tips:
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Fall Canker Worms pose a serious threat to trees in the region. Over 73,000 acres in the Charlotte area, alone, have been affected. Contact Shrub Doctor immediately to learn where you can purchase Tangle Foot Tree Banding for all of your trees. This will help decrease the current population now and help lessen their numbers in the future.
***Click here for Tangle Foot Tree Banding instructions!***
Click on the photos below so you can see the evolution of the Fall Canker Worm!
Additional Tips for Fall and Winter.
1. Keep all debris and leaves out of shrubs at all times. It may be necessary to clean your planting beds several times - it's worth the effort for the health of your plants.
2. Pruning shrubs before winter will help keep them more compact and will allow them to conserve energy. This will also help them endure the stress of winter weather and heavy ice storms.
3. During ice and snow storms do not try to beat or shake ice off of your plants. This will cause damage to the leaves and even branches which is not good for your plants..
4. Do not blow leaves into bed areas. This bad habit can cause excessive damage to plant root systems by cutting off an important oxygen supply, as well as preventing water from getting to the root system where it's needed. A better option for your leaves would be to COMPOST THEM. After they have composted, you can add a minimum of one to two inches within your bedded areas per year. This compost will need to be applied directly to the soil surface, not on top of existing mulch.
5. Excessive leaves blown or piled around tree trunks can cause crown rot and other problems. Excessive leaves piled over normal leaf levels in a wooded area can cause damage and decline to tree root systems. It's always best to remove leaves or use the excess for composting.
6. Keep a watchful eye to make sure mulch levels do not get too deep. It's very easy to add mulch year after year, but before you know it, it's way too thick. Winter is a great time to clean out your beds completely and mulch with fresh needles, pine nuggets or your choice of other mulch. Mulches, no more than 2 inches, and needles no more than 3 inches when compressed. Excessive mulch material can cause root systems to reach to the surface to get oxygen and moisture. This actually promotes plant stress and decline, causing the plant to be more susceptible to disease and infestation.
••••ALERT••••ALERT••••ALERT••••ALERT••••ALERT••••ALERT••••
Fall Canker Worms pose a serious threat to trees in the region. Over 73,000 acres in the Charlotte area, alone, have been affected. Contact Shrub Doctor immediately to learn where you can purchase Tangle Foot Tree Banding for all of your trees. This will help decrease the current population now and help lessen their numbers in the future.
***Click here for Tangle Foot Tree Banding instructions!***
Click on the photos below so you can see the evolution of the Fall Canker Worm!
Additional Tips for Fall and Winter.
1. Keep all debris and leaves out of shrubs at all times. It may be necessary to clean your planting beds several times - it's worth the effort for the health of your plants.
2. Pruning shrubs before winter will help keep them more compact and will allow them to conserve energy. This will also help them endure the stress of winter weather and heavy ice storms.
3. During ice and snow storms do not try to beat or shake ice off of your plants. This will cause damage to the leaves and even branches which is not good for your plants..
4. Do not blow leaves into bed areas. This bad habit can cause excessive damage to plant root systems by cutting off an important oxygen supply, as well as preventing water from getting to the root system where it's needed. A better option for your leaves would be to COMPOST THEM. After they have composted, you can add a minimum of one to two inches within your bedded areas per year. This compost will need to be applied directly to the soil surface, not on top of existing mulch.
5. Excessive leaves blown or piled around tree trunks can cause crown rot and other problems. Excessive leaves piled over normal leaf levels in a wooded area can cause damage and decline to tree root systems. It's always best to remove leaves or use the excess for composting.
6. Keep a watchful eye to make sure mulch levels do not get too deep. It's very easy to add mulch year after year, but before you know it, it's way too thick. Winter is a great time to clean out your beds completely and mulch with fresh needles, pine nuggets or your choice of other mulch. Mulches, no more than 2 inches, and needles no more than 3 inches when compressed. Excessive mulch material can cause root systems to reach to the surface to get oxygen and moisture. This actually promotes plant stress and decline, causing the plant to be more susceptible to disease and infestation.