Insect and Pest Management in Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Arborist & Plant Health Care

Insect and Pest Management

Emerald ash borer, bagworms, scale, borers and other pests identified and managed with the least treatment that works.

Insects are part of every landscape, and most are harmless. A few can kill a tree in a couple of seasons. Emerald ash borer has killed millions of ash trees across the country, and borers, scale, bagworms and defoliators can badly weaken trees that are already stressed.

A Certified Arborist identifies what you have, how bad it is and whether it needs action. Our approach is integrated pest management: monitor first, treat when thresholds are crossed, use the least disruptive product that works and focus on tree health so pests have a harder time taking hold. We are honest about when a tree is too far gone to treat.

Emerald ash borer

Ash trees in Tennessee are at serious risk from emerald ash borer. Treatments can protect healthy ash trees if started early. Trees that have lost much of their crown are poor candidates and may need removal before they become brittle and dangerous.

Other common pests

Bagworms on junipers and arborvitae, scale on magnolias and crape myrtles, borers on stressed trees, spider mites in dry weather and webworms and caterpillars on many species. Each has a timing window for effective control.

Treatment choices

Options include trunk injection, soil application, horticultural oils and targeted sprays. We choose methods that protect pollinators and beneficial insects where possible, and we explain the plan before we start.

Pollinator-friendly planning

Treating trees while they are in bloom can harm bees. We time treatments for before or after bloom, choose products carefully and tell you what to expect.

What is included

  • Pest identification and damage rating
  • Emerald ash borer protection plans
  • Trunk, soil and spray treatments as appropriate
  • Monitoring and follow-up visits
  • Advice on resilient replacements
  • Removal of trees that cannot be saved
Why it works

What you get with Insect and Pest Management

Correct identification

Treat the right pest at the right time.

Certified Arborist plans

Integrated pest management.

Protection for ash

Early treatment for healthy trees.

Least-disruptive options

Pollinators and beneficials considered.

Monitoring first

Treat only when it is needed.

Seasonal scheduling

Visits timed to pest cycles.

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Tree Health Score

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How it works

Our process, start to finish.

  1. 01

    Call or book

    Tell us what you see and what worries you. We give you safety tips right away.

  2. 02

    Arborist assessment

    A Certified Arborist looks at the tree, the site and the best method.

  3. 03

    Clear quote

    You get a written scope and price before any work begins.

  4. 04

    Careful work

    Our crew rigs, cuts and lowers with your property protected.

  5. 05

    Cleanup and walk-through

    We chip, haul, rake and walk the site with you.

  6. 06

    Follow-up care

    We explain what the tree or property needs next and when to call us.

Questions

Insect and Pest Management FAQ

Is my ash tree doomed?

Not if it is healthy and treated in time. Trees with heavy canopy loss are harder to save.

How do I know if I have emerald ash borer?

Thinning crown, bark splitting, D-shaped exit holes and woodpecker damage are signs. We look closely.

Are treatments safe for bees?

Some are safer than others. We choose methods with pollinators in mind.

When should I treat for bagworms?

Early summer when they are small. We schedule it.

How often is ash treatment needed?

Treatments are typically repeated every year or two, depending on the product.

Next step

Get your free Insect and Pest Management estimate.

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