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941- 677-2679 www.treemedicsfl.com Identifying Signs of Stress or Decline in Your Trees The Tampa Bay area is rich in trees. Nearly every homeowner has at least one or more trees in their yard and many commercial businesses have multiple trees on their properties. Many trees are healthy and beautiful, but unfortunately some are not. Too often a Tampa tree service company is called in to remove a tree due to pests, diseases or storm damage. However, in many cases that tree could have been saved or the problem avoided altogether. The best chance your tree may have for survival, as with your pets, is by early detection and accurate diagnosis. For more details click here : Palm tree diseases Tampa . Certified Arborists may assist you in both areas, but how would you know that you needed to ask? How would you know what signs to observe? Here are some tips to help you detect some typical tree health issues. The more obvious symptoms are visible on the trunk: Damaged or missing bark. Saw dust or powder present. Sap “bleeding.” Multiple “pinholes.” Torn or missing roots at base. "Bleeding" sap from Pine beetle infestation Dieback from the tips of twigs indicates severe decline Other signs that are found higher in the crown that may require closer inspection are: Dieback at twig tips. Yellowing foliage during growing season.
