Are pests affecting the health of your lush, gorgeous trees? From the roots up, the tree health professionals at True Care are dedicated to the wellness of your beautiful trees. When it comes to integrated pest management (IPM), there are five necessary and fundamental components that the experts urge you to know. 

• Acceptable Pest Levels: Using education and experience, IPM determines acceptable pest levels in terms of aesthetics and economics. Just because a pest is present does not mean action needs to be taken.
• Monitoring: All IPM practices require regular observation. Record keeping is at this practice's foundation. Additionally, having top knowledge about the life cycles of pests is a necessity. 
• Mechanical Controls: Hand-picking, installing insect barriers, and using traps are considered first and foremost. Know that these methods can be time consuming, but effective.
• Biological Controls: It's important to know that pests that kill plants are still a necessary part of nature. With minimal environmental impact and sometimes at a low cost, natural biological processes often help tremendously. 
• Chemical Controls: When other types of control are not sufficient or too costly, the expert arborists at True Care will use synthetic pesticides. Protecting beneficial insects and helpful natural organisms is essential here, which is why this is the very last option.

The tree health experts at True Care are passionate about each and every tree that graces your yard. If you suspect a pest problem, do not hesitate to call them! To learn more about all of their services, including tree removal and stump grinding, visit True Care online, or call (503) 678-5388.