Oh no it’s the invasion of the soft scale insects! What are soft scale insects? There are many species of insects that are referred to as “soft scale” including: kermes scale, cottony maple, fletcher, and calico, and they mean bad news for your home. Soft scale eggs start hatching in mid to late June. They…
Day: January 14, 2017
Tree Services: Tree Care Tips
Tree Care Tips for the New Tree Owner Tree care begins from the moment you decide to purchase a sapling. Before deciding which type of tree to purchase gather as much information about your environment as you can. Study the soil, find out if the location gets lots or little sunlight. Trees are similar to…
Arborist Tips: The Importance of Hiring an Arborist
You move into a new house, and naturally you start to beautify it. Some people hire decorators to beautify the inside of their home, paying hundreds to thousands of dollars to impress with art pieces and unique furniture. However, if life has taught me anything it’s that many people judge a book by it’s cover.…
Tree Services: Summer Tree Care Nightmares
We enjoyed a beautiful spring this year, and hope you did as well! As we head into the hot, humid, and sticky summer months we here at McKinley Arborists know how tricky it can be to protect your plant-life against the perils of summer. Keep an eye out for these summer tree care nightmares, and call McKinley Arborists for help. Top Three…
Do You Need An Arborist?
The first step in determining whether or not you need an arborist is to understand what an arborist does. If you don’t know what an arborist is you are not alone. The study of arboriculture isn’t as popular as many other professions, but the knowledge an arborist possesses is very important to homeowners. An arborist…