
It’s Going To Be A Harsh Spring: Early Spring Means More Pests
Although this weekend doesn’t feel like it, we’ve had a mild winter and are poised to experience an early spring. As most residents welcome the warm weather with open arms, here at RTEC Treecare we’re gearing up to deal with the harmful repercussions of the unusual weather including high levels of insect & disease damage, increased mosquito & tick population, and frost damage. More Tree Pests: In a typical year, the DC Metro area will see…

Safe-Shield™ Organic Mosquito & Tick Treatment
ORGANIC MOSQUITO CONTROL: ALL THE BENEFITS WITH NO CHEMICALS For many homeowners choosing whether or not to protect their landscape from mosquitoes through chemical sprays is a difficult decision. A lot of our clients don’t feel comfortable having their yards sprayed but they still want to be protected from the risk of Zika and other mosquito borne illnesses. As a company we listened to your feedback and brainstormed ways to solve this issue. After months…

Spring Landscape Tips: How To Prepare Your Landscape For Spring
Spring Landscape Tips Give Your Property The Best Spring It Can Have By Following Our Spring Landscape Tips All across the DC Metro area we are seeing trees, shrubs, and flowers beginning to bloom. With the first day of spring this Sunday, March 20th, we can officially say that Spring has sprung! Make sure your landscape has everything it needs to thrive this Spring and throughout the upcoming hot summer months by following our monthly…

MAY: TICK AND LYME DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
After a long winter, the spring and summer seasons are highly anticipated. The best way to make the most of the seasons is to prepare! Ticks are best dealt with by assuring they are not living around your home. These insects can transmit dangerous bacteria that lead to diseases like Lyme disease. While Lyme disease statistics from 2013 have yet to be released, the CDC reported 805 confirmed cases in the state of Virginia while…

Oh Dear A Deer: Deer Damage & Management
Deer damage can be costly, unsightly, and even pose a health risk. During the harsh winter months when the food supply is low, deer will feast on your plants and tear apart your gardens. In some cases this damage can have long term effects and disfigure your landscape. Annually deer damage exceeds $2 billion nationwide. If that wasn’t bad enough, deer also bring deadly disease carrying travelers into your yard threatening the safety of your loved ones. HOW…