Pine trees are among the most common trees in the United States. Chances are, if you’re a homeowner in Georgia, you likely have pine trees in your yard. Pine trees are very stable, but that doesn’t mean they have any unique defense against threats such as disease, stress, bugs, and other conditions. Considering the height that these trees grow to, it is important to check up on them every now and then to look for signs of health issues.
A dead or dying pine tree poses a serious risk to people, pets, and property. For Roswell homeowners and property owners, this means that in some cases, tree removal may be your safest and most practical option.
Pest Infestations and Disease
Pine bark beetles, more than any other pest, cause the most destruction of pines in Georgia. The Georgia Forestry Commission notes that pine bark beetles, “Normally attack stressed and dying pine trees, and usually do not infest trees that are otherwise healthy and vigorous.” Thus, “The best approach is to prevent infestations from starting, by using management strategies that promote good tree health and vigor.”
Tree diseases are another threat to keep an eye out for among your pines and any other trees you may have. If you suspect your trees are harboring some type of disease, contacting a local, insured tree service is the first step to nursing them back to health and preventing further damage, costs, or tree removal.
How You Can Prevent Disease and Save Your Trees
One of the more effective ways to protect your trees is to understand what threats they are facing and how to identify potential signs that your tree may not be doing well.
Being able to identify threats and emerging diseases will allow property owners to take swift action to protect their trees. Protecting your trees will likely include hiring a company, such as Trees of Georgia, to keep your pine trees trimmed and as healthy as possible. Pine trees play a crucial role in the health of yards in Roswell and add value to the property in many ways.
Being able to recognize these potential attacks is crucial to keeping your pine trees healthy.
Steps to Take If Your Tree is Beyond Help 
Unfortunately, some trees are in such critical condition that they are likely beyond saving. In these cases, removal is the best option. It’s incredibly important that you work with a tree service company that is licensed and insured so that you are protected from more than just the dead tree.
Not only is a tree in poor health a safety issue as it can fall, but it puts nearby trees at risk. Disease and pests can spread, so it’s urgent that the affected trees get taken care of as soon as possible to minimize the situation. As mentioned earlier, pine bark beetles attack damaged and dying trees. Tree damage from infestations tends to affect more than one tree, so it is crucial to quickly solve the problem to prevent it from spreading to healthy trees
Trees of Georgia Can Help!
Trees of Georgia is the preferred tree removal service provider for Roswell, Cumming, Johns Creek, Forsyth County, and Filton County. Having helped homeowners just like you, we understand how overwhelming the need for tree removal can be. We’re here to make it easy for you.
Trees of Georgia offers quality tree care and removal services at a cost that cannot be beaten. Our top priority is your satisfaction, which is why we also offer sod and dirt installation with our stump grinding service. Also, we adhere to the Tree Care Industry Association’s ANSI A300 Standards, so you can be sure that you’re getting quality tree service from a quality company.
Let us take the stress out of your tree care project. Give us a call at (770) 882-4955 or click below to schedule a no cost in-person estimate.