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Colorado Mountain Beetle Alert:
What it means for your trees

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources has formally announced a Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak Task Force, recognizing the growing threat to our neighborhood trees and local forests. 

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Call to Schedule a FREE Arborist Walkthrough

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Why this matters now

Call to Schedule a FREE Arborist Walkthrough

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, alongside recent coverage by CBS, has reported increased mountain pine beetle activity across parts of the Front Range.

 

This species is especially concerning because — unlike other pine beetles that typically infest already weakened or dead trees — mountain pine beetles attack healthy pines, including ponderosa pine.

 

Damage is often well underway before homeowners notice visible symptoms. Early arborist assessment helps identify risk before widespread decline or tree loss occurs.

Damage is often well underway before homeowners notice visible symptoms. What to do now.

Arborist Assessment

Early arborist assessment helps identify risk before widespread decline or tree loss occurs.

Hydrate

Drought-stressed trees are less able to produce defensive sap.  Schedule Winter Watering.

Preventative Treatment

Schedule environmentally friendly treatments to project your signature trees.

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What an Arborist Walk-through Includes

Our certified arborists will walk your property with you to:
 

  • Assess tree species, health and structure

  • Identify mountain pine beetle risk or other concerns

  • Explain what needs attention — and what doesn’t

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Commercial and HOA walkthroughs may also include:
 

  • Property-wide evaluations

  • Safety and risk identification

  • Marked trees with recommendations

  • Planning guidance for phased work and budgeting
     

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