An Alpharetta homeowner discovered a damaged 15-foot tree on their Georgia property. They had concerns that the insect infestation could cause further damage or even kill the tree, so they called SoutheastTree for professional tree trimming and deadwood or tree removal. The team also treated the damaged area on the tree to prevent insect activity and, hopefully, preserve the tree’s health.
- Client profile: Residential / Homeowner.
- Location: Alpharetta, Georgia.
- Type of service: Tree trimming, deadwood removal, and treating the damaged area on the tree to prevent insect activity.
- Duration: 4 hours.
- Tree size: 15 feet.
- Equipment: Chipper truck, bucket truck, and a three-man crew.
- Service frequency: One-time service for an existing customer.
- Season: Spring.
- Specific challenges: Treatment focused on preventing insect activity within the extensively damaged tree. There was also a lot of deadwood to cut away.
- Client preferences: Save the tree if possible.
Working With Certified Arborists for Tree Health Services in Alpharetta, GA
The homeowner wanted to keep the tree. It added curb appeal and shade to their Alpharetta home, despite the significant damage. After a careful assessment, SoutheastTree began the four-hour project by showing the homeowner how it might be possible to save a tree with trimming and wound treatment.
The homeowner agreed to try. The team then applied a tree wound care product that supports tree health restoration with insect prevention. It works by blocking disease-causing organisms from being able to infiltrate the tree.
Proceeding With Professional Tree Trimming and Deadwood Removal in Alpharetta, GA
The initial discussion involved tree trimming and deadwood or tree removal, as well as treating the damaged area on the tree to prevent insect activity. In a bid to prevent tree removal, trimming the tree to remove the deadwood took some time. The process included the following:
- Identify the extraneous branches and deadwood.
- Carefully strip the dead material to preserve the overall structure of this tree and prevent falling branches from causing property damage.
- Trim the tree to improve its appearance.
The team also took extra care to make careful cuts. Thinning branches supports new growth. It also helps to prevent insect infestation after tree trimming.
Complete Tree Care for Disease and Pests Saved This Alpharetta, GA Tree
The SouthEast Tree three-man crew completed the tree trimming and deadwood removal, while they treated the damaged area on the tree to prevent insect activity. Tree removal in Alpharetta, GA, was not necessary, so these homeowners were happy.