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Houston Heights Arborist is an ArborTrue company.
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Houston The Heights Arborist | ISA certified Arborist
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Why Hire an Arborist over a “Tree Service Company?
Our Houston Heights Arborists are specialists in the care of Trees and Vegetation. They are educated in science based education about the needs of trees; they are trained and have proper equipment to provide the correct care that trees need. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to very substantial returns. Manicured trees are attractive and can considerably add more value to your property. Did you know that poorly maintained trees can be a significant liability? If a tree is uncared for, they can cause many problems from insect infestation to dead trees falling on property. This is why it is very important for your tree to be cared for by a professional. The pruning or removing of a tree is a dangerous job to perform and can lead to major injuries, even to death and this is why it is imperative to have a professional do the services. |
Houston Heights Arborist is one of many locations of ArborTrue Environmental that is dedicated to helping homeowners and commercial properties have the best help and care for their properties plants and trees. We help bring out the most in the potential your property has. If you are looking for help with your property, or want to have greener pastures contact us today and schedule an Evaluation.
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Houston Heights Arborist
ISA ARBORIST CERTIFIED * INSURED * QUALITY ASSURED Call Today For a Consultation 281-786-0766 |
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ISA Arborist Services:
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Soil Management:
Arborist led services that maintain healthy soil for property owners and their properties. These services keep the soil's ph levels and texture at their best so that the soil produces the best result in your vegetation and trees health. |
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Soil Testing:
From time to time an arborist needs to take samples of soil in order to determine the best course of action to get the best results. For more information for these services please call us @ 281-786-0766. |
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Soil Alterations:
To prevent soil from becoming uninhabitable for supporting plant life, sometimes outside help may be needed. Mixing soil with conditioners and healthy soil can change the density in the soil allowing it to be more applicable to plants and trees. |
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Soil Conditioning:
This process is a great compliment to fertilizing, together they can help produces deeper green colors in the lawn and in the trees leaves. This helps soil reach its maximum potential for absorbing air and able to absorb more water. |
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Fertilizing Services:
Houston Heights Arborist also offers property lawn fertilization for our commercial and residential clients. These services range from top soil fertilization to hydro fertilization also known as "Hydro Seeding". Our arborist uses systems, like pod fertilization injections and direct soil injection, for lawn grass and shallow rooted plants. For the best results in plant growth, use Houston Height Arborist of ArborTrue. |
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Deep Soil Feeding (deep soil fertilizer Injections):
To help a tree nutrient intake, we recommend direct injection of special blend fertilizer into the root system of a tree. This method of "deep root feeding" delivers nutrients like nitrogen, potassium, and macro nitrate fixing bacteria that helps deliver more nitrogen to the roots of the tree. Do you know if your tree is getting the most of its soil on your property? Call us today and schedule a Houston Heights Arborist Consultation. |
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Sick Tree Diagnosis:
Our Expert Arborist can give your tree a medical check-up, Examining the tree for any unusual infections or detriments. This examination will help the arborist to determine what is affecting the tree, if the tree can be saved, and how to proceed in the trees future development. |
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Sick Tree Treatment:
In some cases a stressed or sick tree can be saved. Our highly skilled arborist can test to find out the exact problem with a tree from malnutrition to insect infestation. After they find their results, our arborist can then implement the correct course of action. In many cases, we can save a tree from being removed. Sadly, there are some cases where disposal of the tree may become necessary. Call us today and schedule your Sick tree diagnosis and start on your trees recovery now. |
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Line Clearance
We provide the tree care industry with the finest climbing arborists one can find. We have a rigorous training and skills testing process that allows us only to accept the best at our Houston Heights Arborist. Our extended division of ArborTrue can scale up for large projects on short notice and without sacrificing quality of service. All of our line clearance climbers are QLCA certified which means they have passed the Electrical Hazards Awareness Training test and coursework, demonstrated aerial rescue techniques, have on the job training, are CPR and First aid trained, and receive annual continuing education. Additionally, we can provide personnel with OSHA 10 and 30 certifications. ArborTrue stands out as the most professional, efficient, and responsive company in the line clearance industry. From secondary lines to transmission lines, in cities or in rural mountains, we have worked from coast to coast in the United States on the highest profile tree projects ever conducted. |
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Tree Land Disposition Planning:
Many municipalities require that a tree disposition plan be submitted as a part of the permitting process. A disposition plan usually consists of a tree survey that shows the trees plotted on a survey, an inventory which shows the trees numbered on a spread sheet with condition ratings and species and sizes, and description of the mitigation efforts to take place. This can be a very confusing process for builders, architects, and homeowners. You will likely be required to hire an ISA Certified Arborist or Forester to have the plan created. The owners of ArborTrue have helped author the tree protection legislation for Texas so our ISA Certified Arborists will be able to help you navigate the process with ease and confidence. |
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Insect & Bug Prevention:
Prevention of insect infestation is the best solution for dealing with wood living insects. However if your tree suffers from from and infestation don't fret, we have you covered. Using horticultural oils and environmentally safe agents that protect the tree from particular breed of insects. These chemicals do not harm the tree, and in some cases can provide a small amount of nutrients. |
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Insect & Bug Eradication:
There is so much that can go into what it takes to remove and terminate tree devouring insects. These particular insects are extremely difficult to remove, as they are usually resilient and larva can still survive without special inner bark treatment. If you feel you may have an insect infection like; scale insect, pine bark beetles, and scorpion flies, call us your local Houston Heights Arborist and be one step closer to your insect eradication problem. |
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Pine Bark Beetle Treatment
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Houston Heights Arborist offers our clients the most effective methods for managing Pine Bark Beetles. Our Drill, Plug, Injection method is more effective than any other method available! Pine Bark Beetles are known to attack pine trees aggressively and they colonize rapidly. By the time you notice that your pine tree has beetle activity, it could possibly be too late! Stay vigilant for signs of beetle activity by reading our How To Stay Vigilant section at the bottom of this page and call a certified Houston Arborist if any activity is apparent. Even though Pine Bark Beetles are the size of a grain of rice, from the moment of infestation, it can take as little as 14 days for a Pine tree to die. This page will have all of the information you need in order to learn more about Pine Bark Beetles. Scroll down for more details!
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Call Houston Heights Arborist and talk to an expert about
Pine Bark Beetles in your area!
Pine Bark Beetles in your area!
What is a Pine Bark Beetle?
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The Pine Bark Beetle is a small insect that is known for its brutal attacks on pine trees in massive groups. They are attracted to trees that are experiencing high amounts of stress due to drought, flooding, neglect etc.. The Pine Bark Beetle is approximately the size of a grain of rice and bores a small hole through the bark and into the vascular layers of the pine tree. These layers allow the flow of nutrients from the roots to the canopy of the tree (like our veins and arteries). Although small, the Pine Bark Beetle attacks the tree in large numbers so that the number of bore holes in the pine tree can reach up to the thousands. Ultimately, the vascular layer of the tree is disrupted to the point that essential nutrients are no longer able to reach the trees foliage and the tree dies. This can take as little as 14 days from the time the Pine Bark Beetle enters the tree. By the time you notice the infestation it may have already been 10 days or more.
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How Do Houston Heights Arborist Manage These Pests?
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A small plug called an ArborPlug is directly inserted into a drill hole around the base of the tree. A specialized needle is then inserted into the Arborplug and formula is injected into the vascular system of the tree. The formula is then dispersed throughout the trunk, branches and leaf tissue. The ArborPlug keeps the injected formula inside the tree, protects the drill hole, and remains inside the tree without causing any adverse effects. The tree begins to fight off the infestation from the inside-out and in time grows right over the plug.
Pine Bark Beetles will generally attack the closest surrounding pine tree after they are finished with the original tree. It is important to talk with your Arborist about preforming this procedure on the neighboring trees to decrease the chance of an infestation spreading to the rest of your yard and/or your neighborhood. |
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Why is This Method Beneficial?
After the procedure, there are no chemicals that are left in the yard or air so it is safe for your children and your pets. The treatment is highly effective and supported by proven university trials along with all of our clients who chose Houston Heights Arborist to help with their Pine Bark Beetle infestation. The product used will last for 2 years and its long lasting effects will ensure the safety of your trees from unwanted pests for the following years.
What Method Does NOT Work?
Spraying the Trees: Spraying a tree is only effective for pests that actually come in contact with the insecticide. Pine Bark Beetles are embedded beneath the bark of the tree, so spraying would not be very helpful. Spraying will also kill desirable insects such as butterflies, honey bees, lady bugs and others. Spraying insecticides in not legal near waterways and is toxic to native fish. It can also be extremely messy and will wash off during periods of rain.
What Does it Cost?
Application cost is based on the amount of product used, trunk diameter, and labor for application. Contact Houston Heights Arborist today to schedule your consultation by calling 281-786-0766 or you can fill out our online contact form.
How To Stay Vigilant
We advise homeowners to consider preventative measures by
identifying the causes for a Pine Bark Beetle attack.
identifying the causes for a Pine Bark Beetle attack.
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Prevention is key when it comes to Pine Bark beetles. There are a few precautionary measures that you can take to prevent beetle entry and infestation and we want to share them with you!
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Specializing in full service tree care for more than 20 years, Houston Heights Arborist is always the first name that comes to mind for homeowners across Houston. Contact us today at 281-786-0766 for our affordable tree services including preventative measures to fight Pine Bark beetle attacks. You can also fill out our online contact form and let us know what you are looking for. We will be there to assist you and your sick tree in Houston.