How Do I Know If a Tree Needs to Be Removed?
How Do I Know If a Tree Needs to Be Removed? A Homeowner’s Guide from ISA Certified Arborists in York and Lancaster, PA By Specialty Tree Service | July 2026 It is one of the most common questions homeowners across York and Lancaster County ask us: “Does my tree actually...
Is Your Tree Trying to Tell You Something?
Is Your Tree Trying to Tell You Something? What Pennsylvania Homeowners Should Watch for This May May 2026 | Specialty Tree Service | York: 717-755-7505 | Lancaster: 717-392-6306 Spring is one of the best times to take a slow walk around your property and really look at your trees. After...
Bag Worms
Bagworms are difficult to control because they often go undetected until it is too late in the season to treat effectively. It is important to treat the larvae before they mature because young larvae are more sensitive to chemical treatments. Treatments in May/Early June are most effective for treating bag...
Managing Spotted Lanternfly
A New Invasive Pest The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, is an invasive plant hopper native to China, Vietnam, and India. The spotted lanternfly was confirmed in Pennsylvania in September, 2014. Adults can lay eggs on any smooth surface like rocks, siding, or bricks which make them extremely easy to spread....