Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management is a proactive system used by certified arborists to monitor pest activity, prevent outbreaks, and apply precise, effective solutions only when necessary. Instead of relying on heavy chemical spraying, IPM uses a combination of:

• Routine inspections
• Accurate diagnosis by trained arborists
• Biological and cultural controls
• Targeted, minimized pesticide applications
• Ongoing health monitoring

The goal is simple: healthy trees, fewer pests, and safer treatments.

Why IPM Works Better Than Traditional Pest Control

Most pest programs only react after damage is already done. With IPM, we manage the entire ecosystem of your landscape so pests are less likely to appear in the first place.

✓ Fewer Chemicals, Safer for Families & Pets

By using targeted treatments instead of blanket sprays, we reduce material use and keep your yard safer.

✓ Early Detection Saves You Money

Catching pests or diseases early often prevents expensive removal or restoration later.

✓ Supports Long-Term Tree Health

Healthy, well-fed trees are naturally more resistant to insects, borers, and fungal infections.

✓ Customized Care for Every Property

Every property in Charlotte is different. Soil, moisture, shade, plant selection — they all impact pest activity. IPM adapts to your unique landscape.

How Our IPM Program Works

Here’s what you get when Releaf Tree Works manages your trees:

1. Seasonal Monitoring

Our arborists inspect your trees throughout the growing season to watch for early signs of stress, insect activity, or disease.

2. Professional Diagnosis

If we spot something, we identify the exact pest or disorder using certified arborist standards — no guessing and no over-treating.

3. Targeted Treatment

We apply precise, low-impact treatments only when they’re truly needed. This can include soil injections, trunk sprays, systemic products, or eco-friendly controls.

4. Cultural & Preventive Practices

We address root issues, fertilization, mulching, watering practices, plant spacing, and pruning — because pest pressure drops dramatically when trees are healthy.

5. Ongoing Reporting

You receive updates on what we found, what we treated, and what we recommend next. Total transparency.

Common Problems IPM Helps Prevent

• Emerald Ash Borer
• Scale insects
• Mites
• Fungal leaf spots
• Cankers & blights
• Caterpillars & defoliators
• Aphids and sap-feeding insects
• Boring insects
• Root stress disorders
• Environmental decline