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Top-Notch Tree Care
2 Applications: 1 in June & 1 in July
High-Reach Foliar Spraying
Preventative & Curative Treatment
Targeted Application
Photo Documentation
Top-Notch Tree Care
emerald ash borer injections
Custom Pricing
2 Applications: 1 in June & 1 in July
High-Reach Foliar Spraying
Preventative & Curative Treatment
Targeted Application
Photo Documentation
Protecting Friend's Rural Landscape Trees
Friend’s rural landscape features shade trees and evergreen windbreaks that are vulnerable to Japanese Beetles and Bagworms. Our professional service protects both tree types with two monthly sprays in June and July. Beetles emerge in early June to attack Lindens and Roses, while Bagworm caterpillars hatch on Junipers and Spruce. This dual-purpose service is highly efficient for rural properties because both pests respond to the same treatment at the same time. This ensures your ornamental plantings and functional windbreaks stay healthy during the peak summer window when these insects are most active and capable of causing permanent damage. What we do:
Linden Trees
Buckthorn Shrubs
Roses
Crabapple Trees
Pear Trees
Friend Treatment Program Structure
We use professional high-reach equipment capable of spraying 60 feet into tree canopies, which is essential for larger rural trees. The first application in June stops infestations before they build up by catching early beetles and young caterpillars. The second spray in July maintains protection as the first treatment naturally wears off after 3-4 weeks. The medicine kills pests through both contact and ingestion. This two-step program provides continuous coverage throughout the feeding season. We only apply sprays on calm days with low wind to prevent drift and ensure effectiveness.
Japanese Beetles in Friend's Rural Setting
Friend residents should realize that beetles will fly in from surrounding agricultural fields or neighboring properties regardless of local lawn care. You should never use Japanese Beetle traps, as they attract more beetles to your property than they catch. Our foliar sprays kill pests on your trees without drawing in more from the neighborhood. We recommend combining this pest prevention with deep root fertilization. Proper nutrition is especially important for evergreen windbreaks, as it helps them maintain the vigor needed to provide critical wind and property protection year-round.
application schedule
1st application
June
Preventative + Kills Early Arrivals
Early Japanese Beetles, Young Bagworms
2nd application
July
Maintains Protection During Peak Feeding
Peak Japanese Beetles, Growing Bagworms
Permanent Bagworm Damage on Friend Evergreens
Bagworms pose an especially serious threat to Friend area evergreens because their damage is permanent and irreversible. This is critical for properties that rely on evergreen windbreaks for protection from wind and privacy. Once a branch loses its needles, it stays bare forever and will never recover. Severe infestations can kill entire windbreak trees or permanently disfigure ornamental specimens. While beetles cause unsightly damage, deciduous trees can regrow their leaves the following spring. Since each bag holds 1,000 eggs, professional treatment in June and July is necessary to avoid an infestation explosion next year.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
At Yard Boss, we understand that you may have questions about our services, processes, and how we can help you achieve the perfect lawn. Whether you're curious about our lawn care techniques, service areas, or the benefits of professional lawn maintenance, you'll find the information you need right here. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly team!
