Can Disease Or Insects Be Spread From One Tree To Another?
Any tree that is weak or stressed is susceptible to attack by pests or diseases. It stands to reason that if one tree is infested, the surrounding trees might be in danger of being attacked as well. Any infested tree should be treated or removed immediately in order to prevent the spread of the pests or diseases to other trees. However, surrounding trees should be inspected as well to make sure they are strong and able to defend themselves. Dirty tools, such as chainsaws or pole-saws can also contribute to the spread of pathogens. For this reason, TREEMASTERS cleans and disinfects all of our tools between jobs and at the end of each work day to prevent the contamination of healthy trees. Q: What Causes Trees To Contract Diseases Or Attract Harmful Insects? A: Trees are left vulnerable to attack by disease and pests because they are stressed or weak and unable to defend themselves. If a tree is not receiving sufficient sunlight, water, or soil nutrients, or is recovering from damage or
