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Emerald Ash Borer found in Colchester by LaPila Arborists!
Here it is folks! Already active and feeding. With such an early spring insects are early this year. This is no maggot, we pulled it out of a dieing ash tree we were removing in town. It is the dreaded Emerald Ash Borer! We have a whole section on our website about this invasive species…
Removing bushes in Rocky Hill
We removed two trees blocking the front window and two huge dead shrubs in a hedge row. We do not use a truck to pull them out which makes a mess and often damages the yard. Instead we use equipment to perform the job safely and efficiently. Our clients are always impressed with how quickly…
Arborists pruning large tree
Large trees require special care. They are not small ornamental trees that merely shed a few small twigs on the lawn. We are talking about branches that are six to even sixteen inches in diameter weighing hundreds of pounds and hanging over you and your kid’s heads when outside in the yard. This is…
Does putting tape on my trees stop gypsy moth caterpillars?
In short, no. Go for a drive in our state of Connecticut and you will see many trees which are standing dead having been killed by repeated defoliation from gypsy moth caterpillars. Some of these dead trees still have duct tape on them from when the property owner tried to trap them as they crawled…
Does hiring an arborist cost more than a landscaper?
In short, no. Often times tree work can present unseen challenges that can throw ill equipped unlicensed companies for a loop. Arborists are not landscapers, landscapers are not arborists. You would not ask a plumber to wire your electric panel. People think they can do a lot of things. Safely taking down a tree that…