Limbwalker Tree Care

Did you know woodpeckers make homes for the rest of the forest? They're what's known as "ecosystem engineers"—uniquely equipped to dig into tree wood to make nest holes, which end up as housing for scores of birds, mammals, and insect species. Researchers have adapted the well-known concept of food webs to describe "nest webs," the way that woodpecker holes are created, passed along, and reused by other animals throughout the lifetime of the hole. The dark gray arrows in this illustration of a western Canada forest point from cavity producers (woodpeckers) to cavity consumers. For example, Northern Flicker holes are a main source of cavities for Mountain Bluebirds, American Kestrels, and Buffleheads. The white arrows show additional food-web relationships that can stem from the relationships in this nest web.

Read the full article: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/hole-story-how-woodpeckers-make-homes-forest/ This article is from our latest edition of Living Bird Magazine, print copies are available for Lab members.

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We deliver to the general vicinity of Trumansburg, Interlaken, Mecklenburg, Ithaca, Dryden, South Hill, Brooktondale, Ellis Hollow, and Freeville
** Delivery fee varies depending on your area

All mixed hardwood cut to 16” and split.
Please call or text 607-351-1838 and leave a message if we don’t answer the phone.

Hello beautiful people of Ithaca and surrounding areas. The storm that rolled through on Monday July 24th really threw a wrench on our schedule and caused havoc on mostly the West Hill/Downtown area. We are still receiving emergency calls, and we are tackling everything as fast as we can. Please be understanding that we are trying our best to get to everyone and that emergencies need to be taken care of first. We appreciate you all and appreciate your patience.

Many parts of New York State are seeing outbreaks of caterpillars right now. If you’re seeing defoliation on your trees due to the spongy moth, fear not!

Here’s some good news:
👍 Spongy moths have some natural enemies. Large outbreaks also come with outbreaks of the Entomophaga fungus and the NPV virus—both of which kill spongy moths (these are specific to spongy moths and don’t kill other caterpillars). The photo below shows emaciated, dried-up caterpillars that have been affected by the Entomophaga fungus, and caterpillars in an upside-down “V” shape that have been killed by the NPV virus. If you’re seeing a lot of dried up or V-shaped caterpillars on your trees, know that your infestation is already getting under control.
👍 Trees rarely die from defoliation alone. Spongy moths prefer to munch on broad-leaf trees like oak, maple, and birch. Luckily, broad-leaf trees have enough stored energy to create new leaves after defoliation. Expect new young leaves to emerge a few weeks after a spongy moth feeding frenzy.

👉 Check out our spongy moth webpage to find out more: https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/83118.html

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Limbwalker Tree Service: Keith Vanderhye and Cody Sykes ITHACA, NY -- Growing up along the lovely Potomac River, as a kid Keith Vanderhye could usually be found perched in the gracious old hemlocks near his home. With lots

Beautiful day to be working outside!

Crazy storms in the area the past couple of days, we've been responding to emergency calls of downed trees across folk's driveways.

An excellent example of a beaver attempting to fell a tree at varying snow depths in Saratoga County. So close!

📷: Anthony Goetke

Now is the perfect time to prune your fruit trees in Central New York!

Rain or Snow, we still get the job done.