Oak Wilt Diagnosed. Trees Saved.

Tree Failure Evaluations

If your property has been injured or damaged by a fallen tree, or if you are concerned that a damaged tree is likely to fail, I can provide you with my opinions and an evaluation on why a tree has failed or its likelihood to fail.

I have extensive experience, knowledge and training in analyzing tree failures and rebutting other arborists' reports regarding them.

Tree Risk Assessments

It is a fact that tall trees will eventually fail. I have been Tree Risk Assessor Qualified (TRAQ) through the International Society of Arboriculture for over 12 years and can provide a tree risk assessment like those required to remove trees in municipalities.

These reports can also be passed off to a tree service vendor in your area so they can perform the proper care to your tree.

Sonic Tomography Imaging

Sonic tomography performed with my Rinntech Arbotom will evaluate the condition of the wood in a cross section of your tree. This data will assess the strength loss due to decayed wood found in your tree.

I am the only Arborist offering this tree service in the state of Missouri.

Resistance Drilling

Resistance drilling performed with my IML-RESI 300 will quantify the amount of decayed wood inside your tree or locate internal wood cracking. This is helpful knowledge to have when determining if your tree can be saved, or if it needs to be removed.

Root Mapping

Using my ArboRadix root sensing tool, I can determine how large a tree's root plate is and where large structural roots are underground. This tool is often used to determine where underground construction can occur and not extensively damage a tree's root, or to determine if a tree with suspected root damage is structurally stable.

Tree Disease & Pest Diagnosis

As a Certified Arborist, I have been diagnosing tree disorders for over 25 years. I am an expert in diagnosing tree disorders, and work with many labs to utilize DNA PCR tests to confirm the presence of tree disorders.

Fungicide & Insecticide Injections

Tree injections which can prevent or treat your oak, ash, or elm from being infected with Two-lined Chestnut Borer, Oak Wilt, Emerald Ash Borer, or Dutch Elm Disease. As a Certified Arborist, I can diagnose and confirm the presence of a pest or disease in your tree then recommend and perform a treatment plan for you.

MO Pesticide Applicator License #C26466.

Arborist Reports & Consulting

As an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (#633) I can help you with tree removal permitting, tree inventories, and tree protection plans for development projects. I have completed permits throughout the states of California, Washington, and Missouri.

If I do not offer tree service in your area, I can write a tree care plan that you can pass off to a vendor in your area.

Tree Pruning & Removal

The tree services I offer include all kinds of tree pruning from large branch removals in tight spots to small ornamental pruning. I grew up on a small orchard in California and specialize in fruit tree pruning.

I am also an ISA Certified Arborist, so I do not top trees or leave stubs.