Horse Chestnut Tree Care: Tackling Pests And Diseases
Horse Chestnut trees are prone to pests and diseases, particularly during the changing of the seasons. As Neil demonstrates in the video, it is early September and already chestnuts in a local woodland are suffering.
Defoliation is a symptom of pest infestation in chestnut trees and it is often the most obvious sign that something is wrong. The thinning and removal of leaves indicate that something is feeding on the tree, and many chestnut trees are left with brown and shrivelled leaves because of this infestation.
The leaf miner moth and its larvae are known culprits for this damage and can significantly impact the health of trees and the surrounding landscape when left to their own devices.
Using their experience and passion for tree care, the team at Beechwood Tree Care can help manage infestations and tree diseases to protect local surroundings – no matter the season.
The Challenge: Horse Chestnut Tree Infestations
The health of any tree is vital for the environment, and such significant damage to horse chestnut trees can impact other areas of the landscape. Even early in the season, it is clear to see the damage that is being done to these beautiful trees. This will continue throughout the year without proper intervention.
Damage is done due to the Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner month. These moths lay eggs in the leaves of the trees, where the larvae tunnel into the leaf and feed on the leaves until they grow into moths and the cycle begins again.
By feeding on the leaves, these moths cause significant damage to the Horse Chestnut tree, resulting in brown, dried-up leaves which ruin the aesthetics of your landscape, as well as impacting the health of the surrounding environment.
This damage is likely to repeat at least three to four times a year, due to the life cycle of the miner moth, meaning Horse Chestnut trees are under constant threat of infestation.
In the video, you can see the moth’s attack on Horse Chestnut trees and how the larvae have burrowed into the healthy leaves. The brown and dried leaves that remain are a worrying sight, as Horse Chestnut Trees should not begin their shedding for several more weeks at this point.
Not only does this kind of infestation impact and ruin the aesthetics of these glorious trees, but it also hinders their ability to produce energy which supports the wider environment. As the trees lose their leaves, their energy supply is compromised, and this is a challenge we’re dedicated to addressing at Beechwood Tree Care.
While Neil is demonstrating the damage done to trees in a local woodland, this kind of damage can take place anywhere there are Horse Chestnut Trees. If you notice that the leaves on your chestnut trees are beginning to thin, and turn brown and dry earlier than expected then you may have a Miner moth infection and need immediate treatment.
The Beechwood Tree Care Solution
The team at Beechwood Tree Care has spent a considerable amount of time and effort developing treatment plans to restore the health and vitality of your Horse Chestnut Trees.
Our team is passionate about doing the best thing for your trees, which has allowed us to develop a comprehensive approach to managing Horse Chestnut trees during their infestation.
Our treatments are designed to decrease leaf miner moth impact and interrupt their cycle so your trees have time to repair and grow, as needed. With this treatment, you can see a significant impact on the leaves of infected Horse Chestnut Trees in the video.
Neil demonstrates our successful intervention by comparing a treated Horse Chestnut tree with the infected ones in the woodlands. The trees treated with our care displayed only minor signs of leaf miner damage two years post-treatment.
The contrast between the lush green foliage of our treated Horse Chestnut Trees and the damaged ones in the woodland demonstrates Beechwood Tree Care’s commitment to delivering the best results and the long-term plan we have in place to protect trees.
Conclusion
Our targeted treatment for infected Horse Chestnut trees diminishes leaf miner damage, which not only increases the aesthetic value of these beautiful trees but also significantly improves their energy production abilities, allowing them to continue supporting the local environment.
As Neil demonstrates in the video, it is thanks to the care and treatment of the Beechwood Tree Care team that the Horse Chestnut trees that were formerly bare and brown now stand gloriously green and healthy.
Due to the cycle of the miner moths, this kind of treatment is an ongoing process and one we are committed to delivering for our clients. Working with our professional arborists means ongoing care for your trees and we can deliver a customised schedule to support the unique needs of your trees and the surrounding landscape.
Contact Us Today
If you’re worried about your Horse Chestnut Trees or notice any other signs of disease, please contact us today. Let Beechwood Tree Care help to ensure that your trees remain lush, green, and healthy all year long.
