Trees are beautiful things to have on your property, but you don’t want them on your property if they are dead or dying. Not only can a large dead tree do some serious damage if it falls, but a sick tree can spread disease to other trees. Dead and dying trees should be removed from your property as soon as possible and by a professional. If you have a dead or dying tree on your property, here are some tips for removing it this fall.

Check for Diseased or Distressed Trees Regularly

Part of removing dead or dying trees from your property is knowing which trees should be removed. Fall is here, after all, and what you think might be a dead tree could just be going dormant until spring. Look for trees that seem to be losing their leaves early or have leaves with bumps or holes in them.

These are signs that a tree may have a parasite that could spread to other plant life. Other signs of diseased trees include dry and brittle branches, excessive fungus, and cracks or gashes in the trunk.

Dead trees often have brittle branches and missing leaves, like diseased trees. They may also lean as their roots lose grip. These trees can pose a serious risk to your property and should be removed before they fall.

Call an Arborist

In some cases, a diseased tree can be saved with the proper treatment. This may involve trimming away damaged branches or applying pesticides or antifungal applications. An arborist can take a look at your sick tree and determine the best course of action.

If your tree is dead or too far gone to be saved, it will have to be removed. You can remove a small tree yourself if you have the right tools. Your local waste company can likely take it away. But for large trees, it’s best to hire professionals.

A professional tree removal service will cut down the dead tree safely and use a wood chipper to reduce it to smaller parts that they can haul away. Smaller stumps that remain can usually be dug up without much trouble, but larger stumps may need to be ground away.

If you suspect that you have a dead or dying tree, don’t hesitate to have it removed. Call Melendez Tree Service in Corona, CA, to ask about our tree removal service so that we can get rid of it for you.