An Integrated Approach
Bartlett Tree Experts uses an integrated approach to managing insects and diseases that begins with maintaining plant health using sound cultural practices including pruning and creating optimal soil conditions for plant growth. Periodic inspections are essential to detect pest infestations before they reach damaging levels. Bartlett arborists are trained to recognize beneficial insects that will help naturally suppress pest populations, and we also release beneficials to augment existing populations. When treatments are necessary, Bartlett can apply organic and naturally based materials and reduced-risk products that provide effective pest suppression while protecting people and the environment.
Top-10 Insects
Hundreds of insect species damage leaves, stems, and branches; roots; and flowers and fruit of landscape plants. But not all insects on trees and shrubs are damaging. Some are beneficial and may help pollinate flowers or could be predators or parasites on insects that damage plants. Bartlett arborists are trained to correctly identify these beneficial insects and mites and can devise effective management programmes that protect landscape plants from serious damage while conserving beneficial organisms.
Top ten insect and arthropod pests that threaten or damage landscape plants in Great Britain and Ireland:
- Aphids and Whiteflies
- Woolly Aphids
- Brown-Tail Moth
- Conifer Shoot Miner
- Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner
- Flea Beetles
- Leafhoppers
- Oak Processionary Moth
- Spider Mites
- Scale Insects
Top-10 Diseases
Diseases are abnormalities in trees and shrubs caused by microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria and by environmental stress such as drought, temperature extremes, and air pollution. Diseases are often difficult to diagnosis as different causal agents can produce similar symptoms. Accurate diagnosis is essential to developing effective treatment programmes. Bartlett operates a modern diagnostic laboratory to support pest management services to ensure accurate identification and treatment of plant problems.
Top ten diseases that threaten or damage landscape plants in Great Britain and Ireland:
- Phytophthora Root Rot
- Bacterial Bleeding Canker
- Chalara Ash Dieback
- Apple Scab
- Anthracnose
- Leaf Blotch
- Fire Blight
- Massaria (London Plane)
- Honey Fungus
- Powdery Mildew
Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner
A widespread, damaging pest of horse chestnut, the larvae tunnel into leaves resulting in brown patches on the leaf surface.
Oak Processionary Moth
This defoliating pest is found in many boroughs of London. Contact with OPM caterpillars can result in health issues so removal is always recommended.
Ash Dieback
Chalara ash dieback is caused by a fungus that results in premature leaf loss and crown dieback in ash trees.
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- My magnolia tree has scale. What can be done?
- We recently had our maple tree pruned. It now has spots all over the leaves. Can you tell me what is causing this and what treatment options there are?
- What is your expertise regarding the Emerald Ash borer infestation?
- My jatropa tree has rust and sticky white stuff attached to the leaves and branches. Also, the blooms and leaves are shriveled. What can I do to save this tree?
- Is Arborbiotic injected into the root collar or trunk flair? I understand that Arborbiotic injections may not completely control fire blight on a Callery 'Redspire' pear (Pyrus calleryana) even with a fertilisation programme using Forti Phite plus calcium and the tree will need to be injected every year. I also understand the branches that are infected with fire blight will need to be pruned six inches back from the infection and pruning tools sterilized after each pruning cut. Thank you, Richard J. Pratt
- I have apple and pear trees. Every year I get worms in my fruit, no matter the spray or schedule and the labels on the sprays are confusing. What can I do?