We identify specific pests and diseases affecting trees through careful visual examination, symptom analysis, and laboratory testing when necessary. Our certified arborists recognize common Florida problems, including scale insects, spider mites, boring beetles, root rot, leaf spot fungi, and bacterial infections. Accurate diagnosis determines the appropriate treatment strategies, as different organisms require distinct control approaches. We examine leaves, bark, roots, and soil for signs of infestation or infection. This thorough investigation prevents misdiagnosis, which leads to ineffective treatments, wasting time and resources. Understanding the specific problem guides the selection of targeted interventions with the highest success probability while minimizing environmental impact from unnecessary broad-spectrum applications.

We create customized treatment plans that combine cultural practices, biological controls, and targeted chemical applications as needed for effective pest and disease management. Our integrated approach emphasizes prevention and non-chemical methods before resorting to pesticides. We recommend pruning infected branches, improving drainage, adjusting irrigation, and enhancing soil conditions that reduce disease pressure. Beneficial insect releases and microbial treatments provide natural control options. Chemical treatments target specific problems using the least-toxic and effective options. This comprehensive strategy addresses the underlying conditions that contribute to pest and disease susceptibility, rather than relying exclusively on reactive chemical applications that overlook environmental factors that promote recurring problems, requiring continuous intervention.

We apply control products using proper timing, dosage, and techniques that maximize effectiveness while minimizing environmental impact and non-target effects. Our licensed applicators understand product chemistry, application methods, and safety requirements. Timing applications to coincide with vulnerable life stages improves control while reducing chemical use. We select application methods that are appropriate for the target organisms and tree characteristics. Foliar sprays address leaf-feeding insects while soil drenches control root diseases. Trunk injections deliver systemic products directly into vascular systems. This technical precision distinguishes professional pest management from amateur applications that often miss targets, waste materials, or harm beneficial organisms through improper technique or timing.

We track treatment effectiveness through regular inspections, identifying whether pest populations and disease symptoms decline following interventions. This monitoring determines if additional applications become necessary or if alternative approaches should be considered. We adjust treatment programs based on tree responses and changing conditions throughout growing seasons. Follow-up inspections catch new problems early when control proves easier than waiting for severe infestations or infections. Our documentation tracks pest and disease history, guiding future management decisions. This adaptive approach views pest management as an ongoing process that requires ongoing attention and adjustment, rather than a one-time event that provides permanent solutions without continued vigilance and responsive care.