MD Tree Surgery is an ISA Certified Arborist serving Northern Nevada—including Reno, Sparks, Fallon, Fernley, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Yerington, and Carson City—for over 30 years. With a focus on precision and safety, we offer expert tree pruning and shaping services to enhance the health and aesthetics of your trees. Our team provides exceptional residential and commercial care while ensuring the safety of your property and surrounding structures.
Maintaining tree health is crucial. MD Tree Surgery offers certified arborist tree health assessments to identify and address any issues affecting your trees. We provide personalized care plans that promote longevity and improve property value.
The elm leaf beetle (ELB) is a significant pest affecting elm trees. Severe infestations can cause defoliation, leaving trees weak and vulnerable to other pests and diseases. If not controlled, ELB can ultimately lead to tree death.
Larvae are very small and initially black. As they mature, they turn yellowish-olive green with two black stripes. Although free-flying, beetles are often spread by vehicles.
ELB larvae are the most damaging, causing skeletonization of leaves, leaving only the veins intact. This damage causes leaves to turn brown and fall prematurely, reducing the tree’s ability to photosynthesize and store energy for dormancy. Adult beetles create small holes in the leaves, commonly referred to as “shot holes.” If left untreated, ELB can rapidly defoliate a tree—particularly in warmer weather—and several years of infestation can cause tree death.
During winter, adult ELB take shelter and hibernate, emerging in spring to feed. Tiny eggs are laid in clumps on the underside of leaves and hatch within seven to 10 days. Larvae begin feeding immediately, then travel down the tree to pupate in cracks or soil. After one to two weeks, beetles emerge. Depending on the temperature, there are usually one to two generations per year.
Banding, which involves placing a sticky barrier around the tree trunk before larvae migrate, can help interrupt the ELB life cycle. This method has been shown to reduce leaf damage by up to 50 percent in elm trees. Timing is critical—bands must be applied during the right stage of the ELB life cycle to be effective.
Canopy foliar sprays with insecticide can help control ELB, but are practical only on small or young trees. Trunk injection is an effective and environmentally safe method, while soil injections also provide control.
During unexpected tree emergencies—such as storm damage or fallen trees—MD Tree Surgery offers prompt and reliable emergency tree care services. Our team is available to address urgent issues and ensure the safety of your property and loved ones.
ISA Certified Arborists undergo years of education and practical training and are bound by the ISA Code of Ethics. They provide clients with the most current, science-based solutions for tree care and safety. Allowing someone who is not ISA certified to prune your trees means entrusting your trees to someone who may not be qualified.
Always verify you are working with a Certified Arborist. Our ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certifications can be confirmed at treesaregood.org.
To schedule a consultation, call MD Tree Surgery at 775-867-2944.
Owner Marco DiGiacinto: ISA # WE-10213A
Foreman Zakk Thomas: ISA # WE-13314A
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