Trees can be affected by a number of pests which can have serious consequences. Signs to watch for include leaves that are discoloured or have holes in them, splitting bark, and dead branches. You may also notice that your tree loses its leaves early or late. Early detection is a key factor to maintaining the health of your tree.

Buckthorn can rapidly spread along roadsides, fence lines, and pastures. This invasive species can negatively impact the environment as it overpowers native plants and disrupts biodiversity and the quality of wildlife habitat. Lanktree Tree Services control Buckthorn through pest treatment or removing the entire plant, including the root.

Unfortunately in Southwestern Ontario, the Emerald Ash Borer has ravaged our native ash tree species and has left many trees with significantly diminished canopies. In the most Southern regions of the province, treatment is no longer a feasible solution. These dead or dying trees must be safely removed.

Leaving dying trees on your property can cause safety concerns and should be removed. Removing a completely dead tree poses elevated risks to our arborists and increases the cost of tree removal.

For residents around Kincardine, Port Elgin, Southampton and areas further north including Manitoulin Island, there may still be time to treat your ash trees with TreeAzin treatment.

Natural Resources Canada information on the Emerald Ash Borer.

TreeAzin is a treatment that can save your ash trees if used early and proactively. This is an annual or biannual treatment. Please ask one of our arborists if TreeAzin will effectively treat your trees.

In Canada, along with the Emerald Ash Borer, TreeAzin is registered to use against:

• Gypsy Moth
• Ten Caterpillars
• Jack Pine Budworm
• Arborvitae Leafminers
• Sawflies, including Birch Leafminer and Pine False Webworm