Tree Care
Verticillium Wilt: The Soil-Borne Tree Killer Most Homeowners Never See Coming
Verticillium wilt can begin with a fungus that’s been waiting beneath your lawn for years — possibly since before you owned the property. It can
From environmental stress to pests to pathogens and more, your trees are under constant assault. Simply providing them with proper care is a good first step for protecting them from these threats, but some trees will benefit from a little extra help.
That’s why we have started providing professional potassium phosphite spray and soil-drench treatments. Designed to help stimulate your trees’ natural defenses while also helping to manage several important tree diseases, these treatments are an important component of an overall tree-health plan.
Trees aren’t defenseless against the diseases and environmental stresses they face. In fact, healthy individuals have an array of natural defense mechanisms that help them resist infection, compartmentalize damage, and recover from stressful conditions.
But RTEC Treecare’s potassium phosphite treatments can help support your trees’ natural defenses, combat several key pathogens, and generally give them a better chance of remaining healthy. This multi-pronged approach makes phosphite a valuable tool for homeowners and property managers in the DC Metropolitan area.
Potassium phosphite treatments can certainly be helpful for supporting tree health and managing some tree diseases. But for the best results, they must be utilized in the proper manner, based on each tree’s specific needs. To accomplish this, we provide a few different potassium phosphite services.
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Potassium phosphite treatments can help manage several important tree diseases and health challenges. But it’s important that you recognize the signs indicating your trees may require support, so you’ll know it’s time to seek professional help.
If you notice any of the following signs or circumstances, contact the RTEC Treecare team for an assessment.
Getting started is easy; you can set up a consultation via phone, email, or our online booking form linked below.
One of our ISA-certified arborists or environmental technicians will take the time to listen carefully to each question or concern.
Our crew will arrive at the scheduled time and carry out the work in a professional, safe, and respectful manner.
We’ll always share some recommendations for the ongoing support and care of your plants and trees.
Your trees are likely the most valuable component of your entire landscape, so it only makes sense to protect them and provide the support they need to thrive. But it’s critical that you choose a tree-care partner with the skills and experience needed to achieve the kind of results you deserve — like the experts at RTEC Treecare.
RTEC Treecare is not only accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), but we were the first tree company in Virginia to earn this honor. Our staff includes several highly trained arborists who have been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Whether we’re completing a pruning project, removing a tree from your property, or administering potassium phosphite sprays, we always keep safety at the forefront of our minds. We maintain this safety-first approach on every job we carry out, from beginning to end.
Whether we’re assessing your trees for phosphite treatments, applying a foliar spray, or carrying out a soil drench, we always treat your property with respect. Our goal is to leave your property looking as good — and when possible, better — as it did when we arrived.
To achieve the best possible results, you need to start with the best possible equipment. From professional-grade spraying systems to soil drench equipment, the RTEC Treecare team always arrives on the job with the tools needed to complete the job properly.
The RTEC Treecare team has been serving Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC for more than 30 years. This kind of deep experience has informed our approach to and understanding of tree care in the local area.
From the moment you reach out to the RTEC Treecare team to the final walkthrough, we always strive to communicate clearly, explain our recommendations, answer any questions you may have, and ensure you are happy with the services we’ve provided.
To provide the peace of mind our clients deserve, we maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, always follow strict safety protocols, and take every precaution to protect you, your property, any nearby structures, and our crew throughout the treatment process.
From tree pruning and removals to soil aeration and mosquito control, the RTEC Treecare team can provide the kind of solutions homeowners and property managers in the DC Metro area deserve.
We serve a variety of different clients, ranging from residential homeowners to homeowners’ associations to commercial property managers to government agencies and more. Visit our Who We Serve page for a full list of clients we serve, or simply contact us directly to determine if we can provide the potassium phosphite services you need.
Our service area includes the bulk of the DC Metropolitan area, including portions of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, DC. You can see a list of some of the specific communities we serve below!
Still have questions about potassium phosphite treatments or whether they would make sense for your trees? We’ve rounded up seven of the most common questions homeowners and property managers have and answered them below.
Verticillium wilt can begin with a fungus that’s been waiting beneath your lawn for years — possibly since before you owned the property. It can
When a tree starts looking unhealthy, most people look up. They check the leaves for discoloration, scan the branches for dieback, or inspect the trunk
Maybe you noticed it while mowing the lawn or edging the sidewalk. A branch near the top of your favorite oak looks a little too
To Concerned Citizens,
RTEC Treecare has proudly provided tree care services to the Federal Government for 30 years. During that time, we have worked with over 20 federal agencies across four presidential administrations.
Safety and quality are at the core of everything we do. All work is performed in accordance with OSHA safety regulations and ANSI industry standards to ensure every project is completed professionally and responsibly.
RTEC Treecare is currently performing hazard tree pruning and removal services for the National Park Service at East Potomac Park Golf Course. The trees assigned for treatment have been evaluated and selected by National Park Service arborists based on established hazard assessment criteria.
We want to be clear: RTEC Treecare has not removed any cherry trees at East Potomac Park Golf Course. Our work has been limited to trees identified by the National Park Service as hazardous, non-native, or invasive.
As professional tree care specialists, we are committed to protecting and preserving valuable tree resources while helping ensure public safety.
Every project we undertake is guided by industry best practices and respect for the landscapes and communities we serve.
We remain dedicated to delivering safe, responsible, and high-quality tree care for our clients and the communities they serve.
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