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Meet: Lynford Z., Supervisor, Certified Lawn Care Technician - Having been in the industry since 1986, Lynford extensive lawn care experience is a great asset. He enjoys the people with whom he works and encountering something different every day on the job. Outside of work he enjoys hunting, going to his cabin, and long-range shooting. Meet: Jim H., Certified Lawn Care Technician - Jim has been in the industry since 2012. As a people person, he enjoys getting to know his customers and helping them. His interests outside of work include: camping, hunting, fishing, playing poker, and bowling. In the past, Jim had served the community as an emergency responder, firefighter, and EMT for 30 years. Meet: Austin R., Certified Lawn Care Technician - Austin’s been in the industry since 2017 doing both maintenance and lawn care. He loves being able to work outside and make things look good. One of his interests is to do art projects, which translates well into his taking pride in making customer’s yards look good. Austin enjoys participating in trading card games and has played competitively in the past. Meet: Shelby C., Certified Lawn Care Technician - Being in the industry since 2019, Shelby enjoys her customers and always learning something new. Outside of work she enjoys family time with her husband and son, reading, and listening to music. For a start to the day, she believes in six impossible things before breakfast.Tree & Shrub Services
Meet: Phil B., Certified Tree & Shrub Technician - Phil’s been in the industry since 2020 doing tree and shrub care and landscaping. At Showcase, he enjoys the people he works with every day. His interests outside of work include ¼ mile drag racing and dirt track racing with 410 sprint cars. Request A QuoteDon't Allow These Pests to Destroy Your Precious Trees
Do you have a favorite tree from your childhood? One you used to climb or built a treehouse in? Trees are part of our everyday life. They create oxygen, provide shade, create homes and shelter for wildlife, beautify our landscapes, and filter out air pollution. Here in Pennsylvania, they are the backdrop for our homes. But like our lawns, there are dangerous insects upon us that can wreak havoc and cause damage to our beloved lawn statues. Some species are native, while others are non-native. Let's take a look at some of the insects that have caused the most damage to our PA trees in recent years.Emerald Ash Borer
The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a half-inch long metallic green beetle first identified in the Commonwealth state in 2007. This little creature looks exotic but packs a mean punch. While the adult beetles cause little damage, the young larvae feed on the critical parts of the tree, prohibiting the tree’s ability to transport water and nutrients. Most ash trees will die within two to three years after becoming infected.Signs and symptoms of an Emerald Ash Borer infestation include:
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Canopy thinning and upper crown dieback
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Epicormic sprouting
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Bark splits
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Bark flaking
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Because woodpeckers will eat these beetles, tissue damage can occur
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D-shaped exit holes in the bark
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S-shaped larval feeding galleries just below the bark
Ways Pennsylvania Homeowners Can Prevent and Stop Emerald Ash Borer From Taking Over
There are specific insecticides that are available to treat affected ash trees. While some are marketed for homeowners, the most effective option is to hire a professional landscape company such as Showcase Lawn Works. You can help prevent EAB by only purchasing and using local firewood. Invasive insects such as EAB can sit on firewood for long periods giving them free rein to infest new locations when moved.Gypsy Moth
The Gypsy Moth is responsible for killing millions of oak and other tree species including but not limited to aspen, birch, cedar, poplar, and willow throughout Pennsylvania. It is a caterpillar with a voracious appetite that can strip a tree of its full foliage. This tree defoliation leaves the tree vulnerable to diseases and other pests and can eventually kill the tree. Gypsy moths are easy to identify because of their distinct coloring.Signs of a gypsy moth infestation include:
- Teardrop-shaped egg masses tan to yellowish in color with a hairy appearance on tree trunks, outdoor furniture, and a home's siding
- Trees suffering from light leaf damage to complete defoliation