At Maple Hill Tree Services we offer two different biological controls to reduce Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) populations. Both these treatments target LDD in the larval (caterpillar) stage when they are feeding and defoliating trees, but is one better than the other? Pesticide Use at…

When it comes to getting work done, most people think that spring or summer is the optimal time for tree management. It’s often the opposite. Here are the benefits of winter tree pruning and tree removal. As temperatures drop and most people begin the think…

Out of the 14 field staff at Maple Hill Tree Services, 6 are women, and they’re changing the face of the tree-climbing industry.

Tree pruning is pretty simple, right? You just walk up to a tree with some clippers and start hacking. Not so fast – there are in fact, many types of tree pruning as there are reasons your trees need to be pruned. Here’s an overview…

As professional arborists, we often get asked “why do I have white moths all over my trees?” Here’s the answer.  At this point most homeowners are familiar with LDD (Lymantria dispar dispar) moth (formerly known as Gypsy Moth), but for those that are not, here…

Oak Wilt is a serious threat to Ontario’s urban and natural forests. The disease is caused by a fungal pathogen that can kill trees within a single year. The disease only affects Oak trees, although this is little consolation when considering the potential tree loss…

AirSpade® is an invaluable tool in addressing multiple challenges with urban tree care. Quite simply, the process involves the use of a pneumatic air gun to remove soil from root areas without damaging any tree tissue. Soil is blown free of the roots and/or base…

Maple Hill Tree Services prioritizes the health and safety of our customers and employees. During these challenging times, we continue to update our procedures to adapt to this unprecedented situation. Are tree services an “essential service”? Tree services are a deemed essential services under the…

In recent years, a very serious new pest has been discovered in the GTA. The Emerald Ash Borer is a non-native, small green beetle that feeds on woodland and landscape Ash trees. The beetle has no known natural enemies in North America and limited treatment…

At times, storms can make tough trees in your yard fall. After the storm, you may not be sure whether your homeowners’ insurance will pay for the expenses relating to the removal of the tree branches or fixing the damages caused by the tree if…