Dutch Elm Disease
Dutch Elm Disease Treatment and Prevention
What is Dutch Elm Disease?
Dutch Elm Disease (DED) is a devastating fungal infection that affects elm trees, causing leaf wilting, branch dieback, and eventual tree death. It spreads through root grafts or elm bark beetles, making proactive care essential.
Symptoms of Dutch Elm Disease:
- Yellowing or browning leaves that curl and wilt
- Dark streaks beneath the bark
- Rapid branch or tree dieback
Our Treatment and Prevention Methods For Dutch Elm Disease
- Fungicidal Injections: Preventative and therapeutic treatments to combat the fungus.
- Sanitation Pruning: Removal of infected branches to slow the spread of the disease.
- Root Barrier Installation: Preventing root graft transmission between neighboring trees.
Protect Your Elm Trees with ProTree Services
Early intervention is key to saving your elm trees. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and protect your landscape from Dutch Elm Disease.
