How Do You Remove Mistletoe From Trees?
Most people associate mistletoe with fond memories at Christmas. But this parasitic plant can threaten the health of trees in your yard. Mistletoe appears as green, leafy clumps on the branches of trees and causes harm by absorbing water and nutrients. A few clumps can go untreated, but if your deciduous tree begins to look more like an evergreen in winter, then it’s time to take some action. Step 1 Wait until winter when the deciduous trees have lost all their leaves and the evergreen mistletoe is clearly visible. Step 2 Identify which trees in your yard have mistletoe and the extent of the infestation. Step 3 Determine if it is a do-it-yourself job or requires professional help. Contact a tree service that offers mistletoe removal services if the mistletoe is located far out of reach or covering a large portion of the tree. Step 4 Purchase the necessary tools to do it yourself. Use long-handled lopping shears, saw pruners and pruners with an extension pole for reaching higher branche
