
Yes, Salt Damages Your Plants (Here’s How To Save Them!)
With the recently warm days, us environmental geeks are happily spending more time outside. This is all exciting, of course, but everything is fun and games until our trees & shrubs get hurt… which has likely happened if deicing rock salt has been used near landscapes this winter. At RTEC,…

Bagworms – A Major Pest for Evergreens
Our Arborists have noticed an increase in the population of Bagworms in the DC Metro area this year. If your evergreens have been looking sick recently Bagworms may be the issue. Bagworms, found throughout the Eastern United States, are a major pest for evergreens. These caterpillars are known for the…

How To Avoid Rock Salt Damage On Trees This Winter
The rock salt used to melt ice and snow on the roads and walkways, typically sodium chloride, can have a devastating impact when it comes to the growth and overall health of trees and shrubs. Rock Salt hurts trees in two different ways; when it comes in contact with the…

5 Defoliating Insects to Look Out For This Summer
Defoliating Insects Defoliating insects cause damage to trees and shrubs by eating their leaves or needles. By doing this, you remove the tree’s ability to use photosynthesis in order to produce the next year’s growth. This damage also increases the tree/shrubs susceptibility to be attacked by other insects and diseases….

Phytophthora Root Rot
Phytophthora Root Rot is an extremely damaging and widespread fungus-like organism that will rot away your trees/shrubs root system and eventually kill your tree if left untreated. In the worst cases, when left untreated trees can become structurally unsafe and uproot or snap possibly causing property damage and injury. On…