My tree seems to be having a disease and/or insect problem. How do I know if it needs treatment?
Certain trees are susceptible to certain diseases and insect problems. Sometimes what appears to be a disease is actually caused by other problems such as construction damage. Sometimes the real problem is that the tree has been weakened and/or is in decline due to a number of causes. The disease or insect is merely taking advantage of an “easy mark” since the tree has weak defenses. In this case, the overall health of the tree must be addressed, otherwise infections and infestations will continue.
