Frontier Tree & Pest Control

A tree stump that stays in the ground becomes a haven for pests like termites, beetles and moths. Once those insects have a foothold in your lawn, they can easily move to the house.

Stump grinding isn't just about cutting the stump gown to ground level. It's about removing the stump. That's why stump removers actually grind down several inches below the surface of the ground, and even lower depending on what you're doing with the area.

Like any piece of heavy equipment, a stump grinder works best when it's run by someone with experience and knowledge of the equipment. Over the years, experienced stump grinders have removed hundreds to thousands of stumps, so they know exactly what they're doing.

Old tree stumps can be a serious trip hazard in your yard. Ensure that your children or grandchildren can run freely by completely removing any tree stumps and eliminating these potential danger points.

Grinding a stump is the best method for quick and clean removal. Other options, like chemical stump removal, take weeks to work and can allow for pest infestations.

The bottom line is, stump grinding is the most efficient and effective method of removing tree stumps from your property. When used correctly, stump grinding methods will eliminate the dangers posed by left-behind stumps and leave you with a beautiful landscape.

Most modern stump grinders work by using hydraulic cylinders to push a cutter wheel with carbide teeth through the stump, chopping the wood into small pieces.

A dead tree is a good thing to remove, since it could fall on a house, or cause many problems. A stump is just as important to remove, not just for the space, but because the roots can keep growing, interfering with utility lines, sewers, or your foundation long after the tree is gone.

Suckers are growths that can appear from the root systems of tree stumps that have been left in the ground. Poplars, cherries, plums, stags-horn sumach, lilacs, and false acacias are all trees whose stumps may produce suckers if left untouched.

Physical stump removal, as opposed to chemical removal, is the most efficient way to completely remove a stump. Grinding down a tree stump to below ground level will solve the issue, and any remaining roots should eventually rot down.

While it may seem like a chore ideally suited for the weekend, removing a stump is hard work. Very hard work - unless you have the right tools; even then, it’s no walk in the park. But when you add up the costs of the equipment and the time and labor spent trying to remove the stump, it is smarter to hire a team of professionals.

Having your trees properly cropped will save you money as it guarantees that your trees last much longer. Regular pruning results in safer, healthier, and more beautiful trees that are much easier to maintain in the long term.