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Pests & Diseases

Why  Choose Essex Tree Brothers

If you have been looking for a team who have the skill and expertise to diagnose and treat a wide range of tree pests and diseases, we can help. We are Essex Tree Brothers, your trusted experts in pest and disease management.

Working with a wide range of customers, we know how to treat everything from oak processionary moth to fungal tree diseases.

Ready to find out more about our tree disease treatment services? Here is everything you need to know before you get in touch with us.

Tree Pests and Diseases

Tree diseases and infestations don’t go away on their own. That is why it is so important to call in an expert team as soon as possible to diagnose and treat the issue. There are many signs of tree disease, such as drooping or discoloured leaves, secretions from the trunk, or bugs. If you notice anything that doesn’t seem normal for your tree, get in touch with us. The sooner an issue is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat.

Invasive Species Management

Invasive plants, tree pests and diseases can affect the safety, health and long-term management of trees, gardens, commercial land and development sites. Early identification and professional advice can help prevent further spread, reduce risks to people and property, and support a clear plan for treatment, removal or ongoing monitoring.

At Essex Tree Brothers, we provide practical support for landowners, homeowners, facilities managers and commercial clients across Essex. Our experienced team can assess affected areas, recommend an appropriate course of action and carry out safe, responsible removal or management works where required.

Tree Pests

Some pests can cause significant damage to trees and may present risks to people, pets and site users. Professional identification is important before any work is planned.

Tree Diseases

Tree diseases can affect a tree’s health, structure and long-term safety. We can help assess symptoms and recommend suitable management or removal where necessary.

  • Ash dieback
  • Honey fungus
  • Dutch elm disease

Invasive Plants and Vegetation

Invasive and fast-growing plants can affect access, drainage, boundaries and development works. Our team provides safe vegetation management and clearance services.

  • Japanese knotweed
  • Giant hogweed
  • Bamboo
  • Ragwort
  • Hemlock

Important: Do Not Disturb Suspected Oak Processionary Moth

Oak Processionary Moth caterpillars and nests can cause health issues for people, pets and livestock. Do not touch or attempt to remove them yourself. Suspected sightings should be reported through the Forestry Commission’s TreeAlert service, and management work should be carried out by suitably qualified professionals.

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From knowing how to handle possibly dangerous pests to being able to carry out tree health inspections as part of your maintenance plan, we are the team to call for all things disease-related. So why not get in touch with us today?

What is OPM?

Let’s look at one of the most common tree diseases. What is OPM? Oak processionary moth (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a species of moth that nests in oak trees. Their larvae feed on the leaves and can even leave trees bare. This makes them more vulnerable to other pests and diseases, as well as being less likely to withstand severe weather conditions. The larvae can also be harmful to humans if handled directly, which is why you should always get in touch with us.

Pests & Diseases FAQs

There are a number of tree diseases that are seen all over the UK. These include:

  • Ash dieback
  • Acute oak decline
  • Asian and citrus longhorn beetles
  • Bronze birch borer
  • Dothistroma needle blight
  • Dutch elm disease
  • Eight-toothed spruce bark beetle
  • Elm zig-zag sawfly
  • Emerald ash borer
  • European mountain ash ringspot-associated virus
  • Great spruce bark beetle
  • Horse chestnut bleeding canker
  • Horse chestnut leaf miner
  • Plane wilt
  • Oak lace bug
  • Oriental chestnut gall wasp
  • Phytophthora austrocedri
  • Phytophthora lateralis
  • Trees, woods and wildlife
  • Phytophthora ramorum
  • Pine processionary moth
  • Oak processionary moth
  • Red-necked longhorn beetle
  • Sirococcus tsugae
  • Sweet chestnut blight

We have dealt with a large number of tree diseases and know how to treat them effectively. If treatment is not possible, then we know what action to take to prevent a disease from spreading.

Our team not only knows how to handle harmful pests and diseases, but also powerful treatment methods and tools. They have been trained to the highest level and always work with a focus on safety throughout. It’s much better to leave the job in their hands.

We have years of experience to draw upon as we work, and this means that we can recognise the key signs of many tree pests and diseases. We carry out tree inspections to catch these issues as early as possible, making treatment much less costly and disruptive.

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