Maier Tree & Lawn News

Winter in Rochester, MN, is the perfect time to indulge in the occasional campfire or classic cozy fireplace, and in most cases, this activity requires minimal forethought when temperatures are low. However, utilizing wood in Minnesota comes with an inherent risk that is important to remember—even when warmth is a priority. Maier Tree and Lawn […]

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The fight against the emerald ash borer population continues in Rochester, MN, as numbers rise in borer-impacted communities. According to recent Minnesota news, not only have the pests been identified in several Rochester communities, but the cost of fighting them continues to increase as well. Tree mortality rates due to emerald ash borer infestations are […]

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Autumn can be a tough time to identify risks to your Rochester, MN area trees. The transitional nature of autumn means that colors will be changing, leaves will be dropping, and everything will be getting a bit brown. If your trees also happen to develop a tree pest problem, you might miss the signs without […]

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Living in Rochester, MN, means that, at least for part of the year, you’ll be sharing space with a wide variety of insects. Sometimes this simply results in a few ants in the kitchen or some boxelders in the garage. A minor irritant and annoyance to you, but for your trees, there are bugs out […]

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Tree pests come in all shapes and sizes and arrive throughout the year, but the most likely time they’ll catch you unawares is during the cold, cold months of winter in Rochester, MN. While you’re enjoying the holidays and shoveling snow, some pests are settling in to your trees and preparing to propagate in the […]

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Summertime in Rochester, MN, which is an excellent time for gardening, landscaping, and home upkeep, is unfortunately also prime-time for the Japanese beetle. These common pests are a big fan of most things leafy, and their most active months are July and August. Tree insect control specialists encourage any tree care enthusiast who isn’t already […]

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You’d think that trees would have enough to deal with just being at nature’s mercy every day of the year in Winona, MN. Unfortunately, the risks they face extend even further beyond heat, cold, and wind. Minnesota trees also have to suffer the attention of common pests that come in all shapes and sizes. The […]

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Residents of Rochester and Winona, Minnesota, who regularly watch the news may recognize the name “Emerald Ash Borer.” EAB is one of the notoriously damaging tree pests that has invaded forests in the Midwest. The borer is known for both wreaking havoc on Minnesota’s ash trees, and spreading very quickly from area to area. The […]

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