Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Eden Tree Pros Omaha’s Premier Tree and Shrub Service ## Posts - [Ash Flower Gall Mite](https://edentreepros.com/ash-flower-gall-mite/) - Learn how the Ash Flower Gall Mite affects ash trees, the signs of infestation to watch for, and how Eden Tree Pros can help protect your landscape. - [Root Care](https://edentreepros.com/root-care/) - Discover essential tree root care tips and how Eden Tree Pros helps prevent root issues through expert monitoring and maintenance. - [Pruning](https://edentreepros.com/pruning/) - Discover why expert pruning is essential for the long-term health and appearance of your shrubs. Learn techniques and benefits from Eden Tree Pros. - [Anthracnose](https://edentreepros.com/anthracnose/) - Anthracnose threatens the health of trees like sycamore and dogwood. Eden Tree Pros offers diagnosis, treatment, and prevention to protect your landscape. - [Tree Removal Omaha Homeowners Can Rely On](https://edentreepros.com/tree-removal-omaha-homeowners-can-rely-on/) - Not sure if a tree needs to come down? Eden Tree Pros offers expert tree removal Omaha homeowners trust, with honest guidance and a care-first approach. - [Arborists in Omaha Who Know How to Care for Your Trees](https://edentreepros.com/arborists-in-omaha-who-know-how-to-care-for-your-trees/) - Certified arborists in Omaha, NE at Eden Tree Pros provide expert tree care and honest advice. Get a free quote today and protect the health of your landscape. - [How much does it cost to remove a tree?](https://edentreepros.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-a-tree/) - Wondering about the cost to remove a tree? Eden Tree Pros provides clear pricing, expert service, and honest guidance for safe tree removal. - [Bagworm Moth](https://edentreepros.com/bagworm-moth/) - Caterpillars, pupae, and adult male bagworms live inside bags constructed of silk, twigs, and larvae which hang from trees. Full grown larvae are 18 to 25mm long and dark brown. Bags of mature larvae are 30 to 50 mm long. Female bagworms are yellowish-white, wingless, maggot-like moths that do not have functional legs, eyes, or - [Mulching](https://edentreepros.com/mulching/) - Recycle Your Trees Good mulching provides many benefits to your trees and shrubs, and is an excellent way to reuse tree and stump waste from removals. Talk to one of Eden Tree Pros’ experts to learn more about this specialty service. Natural and Chocolate Mulch colors offered. - [Pine Trees](https://edentreepros.com/pine-trees/) - Evergreen trees have to contend with a variety of problems here in the Midwest. Eden Tree Pros has developed several programs to keep your evergreens looking lush. Our Pine/Spruce Maintenance program treats for Zimmerman pine moths and Diplodia tip blight, both common problems for our beautiful pines. Let one of our certified arborists give you - [Borer](https://edentreepros.com/borer/) - A borer is an insect that bores into the stems or trunks of plants. The emerald ash borer is an especially prominent problem in Nebraska and the rest of the Midwest. The emerald ash borer, lilac ash borer, cottonwood borer, and the locust borer are all borer insects. The pine bark beetle, pine tip moth, - [Defoliators](https://edentreepros.com/defoliators/) - Defoliators include the bagworm, elm leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, the prairie tent caterpillar, and the pine sawfly. Defoliators strip the leaves from plants. - [Gall Insects](https://edentreepros.com/gall-insects/) - A gall insect is any insect that produces galls. A gall is an abnormal growth of plant tissue caused by an organism, such as an insect, mite, or bacterium. Galls are often caused by parasitic insects, fungi or bacteria. Gall insects include the ash flower gall mite, the hackberry nipplegall maker, and the oak leaf - [Spider Mites](https://edentreepros.com/spider-mites/) - Spider mites will be found in spruce, pine, honey locust, elm, linden, and other conifer and hardwood trees and shrubs. These tiny arthropods are less than 1 mm long and vary in color from yellow to red to green. Mites live over winter as eggs on the tree. There are many generations per year. Mites - [Lace Bug](https://edentreepros.com/lace-bug/) - Most lacebugs are found in elm, hackberry, oak, sycamore, basswood, and other hardwood trees. Adults are flat, 5 to 6 mm long, and dark-colored with highly sculptured (lace-like) white wings. There are usually two overlapping generations per year; thus all life stages can be found on the lower surface of leaves throughout the summer. Lace - [Aphid](https://edentreepros.com/aphid/) - Aphids are sucking insects that build up to huge numbers on tender new shoots and leaves. A black stain known as “sooty mold” is a problem beneath infested trees. Boxelder aphids are light to dark olive-green, and 2 to 2.5 mm long. Wings, if present, are held above the body. They overwinter as eggs on - [Pine Sawfly](https://edentreepros.com/pine-sawfly/) - Pine Sawflies can be found in Ponderosa, Scotch, Austrian, and Jack Pine trees. Sawfly larvae have eight pairs of prolegs and vary in color from grayish to yellowish-green. Some species have one or more longitudinal stripes. Mature larvae may reach 18 to 25 mm in length. Adult sawflies resemble small bees. The life cycle and - [Locust Borer](https://edentreepros.com/locust-borer/) - The Locust Borer is so-named because its primary target is Black Locust trees. Mature larvae are 25 mm long and white with dark heads. Adult beetles are about 18 mm long and black with bright yellow bands across the thorax and wing covers. The third band on the wings forms a “w” design. Beetles emerge - [Scab](https://edentreepros.com/scab/) - Scab is a foliage disease that produces raised, dark lesions on leaves, and premature defoliation of apples and crabapples. Applying fungicide treatments in spring, removing fallen leaves, and planting resistant varieties are the key considerations in controlling this disease. - [Needlecast](https://edentreepros.com/needlecast/) - Needlecast is a fungus disease which causes premature defoliation of spruce, Douglas fir, and pine. Chronic infections will devitalize trees, causing branch dieback, especially on the lower portions of the tree. Although treatments are available to suppress this disease, planting conifers in full sun with adequate spacing to allow development is the key to prevention. - [Fireblight](https://edentreepros.com/fireblight/) - A bacterial disease, Fireblight causes shoot blight and stem cankers on certain plants in the rose family. Pear, apple, and crabapple trees are also affected. Highly susceptible species can be severely disfigured and even killed by this disease. In addition to preventive treatment to manage fireblight, many highly resistant apple, crabapple, and pear varieties are - [Watering](https://edentreepros.com/watering/) - Learn how to properly water your trees for strong, healthy growth. Expert tips from certified arborists at Eden Tree Pros. - [Corpse Flowers Blooming Time](https://edentreepros.com/corpse-flowers-across-us-blooming-time/) - Most of us have never even heard of a Giant Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanium) and then suddenly they are in the news everywhere. Forbes, the Huffington Post and the Washington Post have all written articles recently on this incredibly unusual plant that originates from the jungles of Sumatra. Corpse Flowers got their name from their - [Protect Your Trees for Storm season in Nebraska](https://edentreepros.com/storm-season-nebraska-trees-ready/) - It happens every year – and it’s just part of living in the Midwest – hail, high winds, lightening and even tornados wreak havoc on landscaping and trees – sometimes leaving you with a real mess to clean up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. At Eden Tree Pros we can help you - [More Emerald Ash Borer information!](https://edentreepros.com/more-emerald-ash-borer-information/) - We had so many different questions sent our way after our last blog post on the Emerald Ash Borer we decided to answer them in the blog so everyone out there can benefit from the information. Just to recap, Emerald Ash Borers are an exotic beetle that originated in Asia and were first discovered in - [Plant & Tree Fertilization](https://edentreepros.com/plant-tree-fertilization/) - Trees need food to grow (in addition to air, light and water). Most of that food comes from the soil. In natural environments like forests, dead leaves fall and decompose, leaving vital elements behind in the dirt. In most yards, we interrupt this process by raking and removing leaves each fall. Without periodic fertilization, your - [Cabling and Bracing](https://edentreepros.com/cabling-and-bracing/) - Cabling and bracing can be an excellent way to extend the life of a tree. Many trees have structural defects, but do not need to be removed. Our arborists are trained to identify these sorts of problems. Cabling is the installation of cables between major structural limbs within a tree. This additional support will not - [Sapsucking Insects](https://edentreepros.com/sapsucking-insects/) - Sapsucking insects are soft bodied insects that feed by sucking sap from plants. Aphids can be very destructive and can transmit plant diseases. Sapsucking insects include the aphid, the lace bug, the pine needle scale, and the spider mite. - [Verticillium Wilt](https://edentreepros.com/verticillium-wilt/) - A soil-borne disease, verticillium causes wilting, decline, and failure of many species of landscape plants. Irrigation and pruning aid in recovery of affected plants. The site must be replanted with a resistant variety if plantings are replaced. - [Pine Needle Scale](https://edentreepros.com/pine-needle-scale/) - Pine Needle Scales are mostly found in pine and spruce trees. Mature scales are tiny insects that are covered by a white, oblong, waxy protective covering that is 2.5 to 3 mm in length. Scales overwinter as eggs beneath female scales on the needles. In eastern Nebraska, crawlers hatch in mid-May and migrate to new - [Oak Leaf Gall](https://edentreepros.com/oak-leaf-gall/) - Information on the identity, life cycle, and control of most of these wasps is sketchy. Numerous species of cecidomyiid and cynipid wasps cause the formation of galls on the leaves, leafstalks, and stems of oaks. Oak-apple galls, which are found on midribs and petioles of leaves, are typical. They are caused by several species of - [Hackberry Nipplegall Maker](https://edentreepros.com/hackberry-nipplegall-maker/) - Adult psyllids are about 4 to 5 mm long, and look like miniature cicadas. The tiny, yellowish nymphs rapidly become enveloped by gall tissue and are rarely seen. Nipplegalls are light green, nipple-shaped, and about 4 mm in diameter. Blistergalls are 3-4 mm in diameter, green, and slightly raised. Psyllids overwinter as adults in bark - [Prairie Tent Caterpillar](https://edentreepros.com/prairie-tent-caterpillar/) - The Prairie Tent Caterpillar (Malacosoma Californicum Lutescens) is mostly found in chokecherry, plum, willow, ash, poplar, and rose trees. Mature larvae are 50 mm long and can be quite variable in pattern. In general, most prairie tent caterpillars are pale blue with an interrupted white stripe bordered by two reddish-orange stripes down the center of - [Japanese Beetle](https://edentreepros.com/japanese-beetle/) - The Japanese beetle feeds on the leaves, flowers, and fruit of a wide range of landscape plants. The grubs feed on the roots of many plants and are often damaging to lawns. The adult beetle is approximately 15mm long, with iridescent copper-colored wings and a green head and body. Natural predators restrict damage in its - [Elm Leaf Beetle](https://edentreepros.com/elm-leaf-beetle/) - The larvae of this beetle consume the leaves of elms, leaving only veins of the foliage. The adult beetles are often a nuisance when they winter in buildings. Larvae are 16mm or smaller, and are a blackish color, sometimes black and yellow, with multiple rows of dots down its back and sides. The adult beetle - [Zimmerman Pine Moth](https://edentreepros.com/zimmerman-pine-moth/) - The larvae of the Zimmerman Pine Moth damages trees by tunneling just beneath the bark of the trunk and branches, most commonly on the trunk just below a branch. The tunnels they make can girdle the trunk or branches or physically weaken them so they are easily broken by wind or snow. Heavily infested trees - [Pine Tip Moth](https://edentreepros.com/pine-tip-moth/) - These moths will create new shoots mostly on Ponderosa, Austrian, Scotch, and Jack Pine trees. Larvae vary from yellowish-white to pink to reddish-orange, with dark heads. Mature Nantucket and Western Pine Tip moth larvae are 9 to 12 mm long; mature southwestern pine tip moth larvae are 12 to 15 mm long. Coloration and wingspan - [Pine Bark Beetle](https://edentreepros.com/pine-bark-beetle/) - Several species of bark beetles breed in pines in the Great Plains. Larvae are usually C-shaped, legless, and white with brown heads. Adults range from 3 to 10 mm long and are brown or black. If winters are not severe enough, most bark beetle species can live over winter as adults, larvae, or eggs. Eggs - [Lilac Ash Borer](https://edentreepros.com/lilac-ash-borer/) - The adult Ash Borer (or Lilac Borer, not to be confused with the Emerald Ash Borer) is a clear-winged, day-flying moth that closely resembles a wasp. The adults emerge in August or September and deposit eggs on the bark of the lower trunk. The larvae hatch out, then bore through the bark and feed within - [Emerald Ash Borer](https://edentreepros.com/emerald-ash-borer/) - The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a highly invasive, non-native insect that attacks and kills all species of North American ash trees, including white, green and black ash. Latest research indicates that it may have spread to the white fringetree as well. EAB is native to Asia and was first detected in the U.S. in - [Cottonwood Borer](https://edentreepros.com/cottonwood-borer/) - Cottonwood Borer larvae are cream-colored and reach 32 to 38 mm in length. The adult beetles are black and white and 25 to 35 mm long with antennae nearly as long as the body. The beetles emerge during late spring and summer and feed on tender shoots of young trees. Females lay eggs in bark - [Powdery Mildew](https://edentreepros.com/powdery-mildew/) - Powdery Mildew is a foliage disease which usually begins to appear in summer, when the weather turns warm and humid. Dogwood, lilac, rose, and crape myrtle are among the species that are most susceptible to mildew. Thinning dense plants and using preventative fungicide treatments help suppress this disease. - [Phytophthora Root Rot](https://edentreepros.com/phytophthora-root-rot/) - This fungus disease causes root rot and stem cankers on many landscape trees and shrubs. Phytophthora is most prevalent in clay soils that are poorly drained, and on sites receiving excessive irrigation. Fungicide treatments are available to suppress this disease. Judicious irrigation and careful selection of plant species for sites prone to root rot are - [Iron Chlorosis](https://edentreepros.com/iron-chlorosis/) - In eastern Nebraska, it is common to see slow-growing pin oak or silver maple trees with yellow leaves and possibly some branch die back. Many trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plantings in Nebraska suffer from this disease, called iron chlorosis. It is caused by poorly drained or compacted soils, or by soils with a high - [Dutch Elm Disease](https://edentreepros.com/dutch-elm-disease/) - This fungus disease affects the vascular system of the elm, causing a rapid wilting and failure to all American and European species of elm. Millions of elms throughout North America and Europe have died due to this disease. Today, many new treatments are available to combat DED. Treatments include a new biological control agent. Hybrid - [Drought (Moisture Stress)](https://edentreepros.com/drought-moisture-stress/) - This is a non-infectious disease which accounts for most plant losses. Moisture stress is a particular concern for shallow-rooted plants such as dogwood or azalea. Recent transplants should be monitored, and judicious use of irrigation and proper mulching are critical for sensitive plants. - [Dothistroma Needle Blight](https://edentreepros.com/dothistroma-needle-blight/) - Dothistroma Needle Blight is one of the most common fungal diseases of pines in Nebraska. This disease is responsible for much of the premature needle drop that occurs in windbreaks and ornamental pine plantings. Twenty pine species are affected by this disease. It is found most commonly in the central and eastern United States and - [Diplodia Tip Blight](https://edentreepros.com/diplodia-tip-blight/) - Diplodia Tip Blight, formerly known as Sphaeropsis Tip Blight, is one of the most damaging diseases of pines in Nebraska. It is caused by Sphaeropsis sapinea, and causes browning and death of branch tips. The fungus severely affects Austrian pine, but can also infect Ponderosa, Scotts and Mugo pine. Infection kills major branches and may - [Bacterial Leaf Scorch](https://edentreepros.com/bacterial-leaf-scorch/) - A newly recognized disease, bacterial leaf scorch affects a wide range of plant species. Oaks, sycamores, and elms are especially at risk. Foliage browning (scorching), followed by defoliation, occurs in mid to late summer. Branch dieback and subsequent decline occurs over a period of years. This eventually leads to the failure of the plant. This - [This Beetle Invasion Is NOT one you want!](https://edentreepros.com/beetle-invasion-not-one-want/) - Unlike the Beatles rock invasion of the 1960’s … these Japanese Beetles will destroy your trees, shrubs, gardens and lawns. That’s why you need to keep an eye out for these invasive pests. Accidentally imported to the United States in the early 1900’s, these ravenous inscets had no natural enemies here and soon spread across - [Are your Evergreens NOT EVER Green?](https://edentreepros.com/evergreens-not-ever-green/) - Evergreens provide valuable landscaping vitality as one of the few plants that retains color all year long. Additionally, Pines and Spruce trees provide privacy and sound dampening year round when planted as barrier landscaping. But these great features of the evergreen family aren’t nearly as nice when your valuable evergreens are brown and dropping needles. - [Emerald Ash Borer confirmed in Douglas County](https://edentreepros.com/emerald-ash-borer-confirmed-douglas-county/) - Emerald Ash Borers (EAB) have now been confirmed in the Omaha metro area. The current areas that should be considering Emerald Ash Borer tree treatments runs from Fort Calhoun to Plattsmouth and from Gretna to east of Council Bluffs. That’s quite an expansive area, and the borers have only been confirmed in a couple of - [Oaks looking yellow in the spring and summer?](https://edentreepros.com/oaks-looking-yellow-spring-summer/) - Are your Oaks looking yellow? This time of year your Oak trees should be looking lush and green. If you’re seeing them turn from green to yellow, then your trees are suffering from a common Great Plains malady called chlorosis. Chlorosis is caused by a lack of iron being fed into the tree. Trees need - [Emerald Ash Borer! And the good news is...](https://edentreepros.com/treat-emerald-ash-borer-omaha/) - Emerald Ash Borers are bad news for ash trees. In fact, within 8 years of discovering an infestation, typically 80% of that communities ash trees are dead. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you have an ash tree on your property that you love, it is easy to treat it with 99-100% - [CPR Class of 2014/15](https://edentreepros.com/cpr-class-of-2014-15/) - At Eden Tree Pros, we want to give our employees tools and experiences that they will be able to use in the work place and out in everyday life. The use of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is something that no one ever hopes to use, but when and if something happens it can save a life ## Pages - [Tree & Shrub Trimming Omaha NE](https://edentreepros.com/) - Omaha's Premiere Tree Trimming, Treatment & Removal Services Contact Omaha’s Trusted Tree Service for Over 25 Years For over 25 years, Eden Tree Pros has provided expert tree and shrub care across the Midwest. As a leading tree service in Omaha, Bellevue, Gretna and more, we’ve earned the trust of thousands. We are committed to - [Plant and Tree Maintenance](https://edentreepros.com/plant-and-tree-maintenance/) - Professional plant and tree maintenance to keep your landscape healthy, vibrant, and thriving year-round. Expert care from Eden Tree Pros you can rely on. - [Stump Removal](https://edentreepros.com/stump-removal/) - Affordable stump removal for a cleaner, safer yard. Eden Tree Pros grinds stumps below the surface so your landscape stays smooth, healthy, and hassle-free. - [Tree Trimming](https://edentreepros.com/tree-trimming/) - Professional tree trimming for your home in Omaha, Nebraska. Improve safety, boost curb appeal, and promote healthy growth with Eden Tree Pros. - [Tree Removal](https://edentreepros.com/tree-removal/) - Professional tree removal in Omaha and surrounding areas. Safe, efficient service you can trust. 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Our certified arborists provide safe, reliable tree care with years of experience. - [FAQ](https://edentreepros.com/faq/) - Common Questions About Tree Removal, Trimming & Care Below you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding our professional tree services. How much does it cost to remove a tree? Our Certified Arborists will come out to the property and determine the cost of removal with a free estimate. The cost of - [Types of Plant & Tree Diseases](https://edentreepros.com/types-of-plant-and-tree-diseases/) - Protect your landscape with our experts on plant and tree diseases. Our certified arborists in Omaha, NE know the symptoms and treatments for tree diseases. - [Types of Plant & Tree Pests](https://edentreepros.com/types-of-plant-and-tree-pests/) - Eden Tree Pros experts identify and control common plant and tree pests. Protect your Omaha landscape with our certified arborists. - [Service Areas](https://edentreepros.com/service-areas/) - Comprehensive Tree Care in Omaha & Surrounding Areas Omaha Bellevue Bennington Elkhorn Gretna Papillion At Eden Tree Pros, we proudly serve homeowners across Omaha, Bellevue, Bennington, Elkhorn, Gretna, and Papillion with professional, reliable tree care. We understand that your home’s landscape is an important part of your property’s value and curb appeal. That’s why we - [Tree & Plant Services](https://edentreepros.com/tree-and-plant-services/) - Complete Tree and Shrub Care Tailored to Your Landscape At Eden Tree Pros, we provide a full range of tree and shrub care services designed to help your landscape thrive year-round. From trimming and fertilization to strategic removal when necessary, we’re passionate about every stage of plant health. This isn’t just a service—it’s something we - [Diseases Treatments](https://edentreepros.com/tree-and-plant-services/disease-treatments/) - Disease plays a major role in the health decline and death of many of the tree species in the United States. We have assembled a list of the most common diseases in the Eastern Nebraska and Midwest area. These illnesses cause significant cost for replacement of yard trees, as well as naturally occurring forest trees. - [Tree & Shrub Care](https://edentreepros.com/tree-and-plant-services/tree-shrub-care/) - Eden Tree Pros offers a full suite of services for proper tree and shrub care. To us, this isn’t just a job; we enjoy seeing plants flourish. Thus, we take pride in offering everything from pruning and fertilization to proper removal. We are also available for Emergency Services around the clock. 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