If you’ve been following along with us this summer, you’ll know it’s been one for the bugs! From the usual seasonal suspects to menacing invasive species and occasional beneficial insects – we all ought to be entomologists by now. Nevertheless, we are committed to continuous growth – so let’s learn about another beneficial insect together! […]
Environmental Services
Imagine this – it’s Labor Day weekend and your family is coming by for one last summer get-together. The weather is perfect; the once sweltering days have finally cooled down to a comfortable warmth. You can’t wait to host the celebration in your yard! There’s just one problem – your entire yard is utterly drenched […]
For the common nature lover, the death of a tree is a sorrowful moment. For these wood-munching insects – it’s a necessity. Saproxylic insects are invertebrates that depend on dead and decaying wood for their survival. Some of these insects consume the wood while others burrow into it to build their nests or to lay […]
Summer is known as the season for bugs – but not all of them are pests! Some insects, such as the minute pirate bug can be beneficial to your yard. In fact, these insects are so beneficial that they are commercially available to help farmers keep pests manageable. Let’s learn more about these critters and […]
As National Pollinator Week comes to a close, we wanted to give wing to a complicated issue: the relationship between tropical milkweed and monarch butterflies. Butterflies are critical pollinators; milkweed is vital to butterflies, so what can be so difficult? Well, some studies have found that one non-native species of milkweed – tropical milkweed – […]
With May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month it is a great time to learn more about ticks and the diseases they can spread. Continue reading to learn more about the different types of ticks in the Washington Metropolitan area, preventative action you can take, and more on Lyme disease awareness.
Government agencies have unique needs when it comes to environmental solutions. RTEC is known for its exceptional residential and commercial tree care services, but we are also an experienced federal contractor with past performance encompassing environmental solutions beyond tree care nationwide. Are you a contracting officer looking to create an RFP for environmental services on […]
Trees serve as assets that enhance a property’s value. Caring for them not only improves a landscape’s aesthetic, but also serves as a safety precaution. RTEC Treecare offers an array of professional commercial tree care solutions, delivered to you by our team of certified arborists. Whether you are looking for tree trimming, tree removal, or […]
When it comes to natural resource management and environmental services, RTEC is your committed partner. Whether you are contracting work for a historic landmark, a secure military site, or a national park, our superior environmental experts and unparalleled commitment will provide you with the most suitable technically-sound solutions. Expert Environmental Services We understand that every […]
