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Emerald ash borer has been detected in three additional Texas counties: Young, Montague and Clay.

The invasive insect was confirmed after adult beetles were captured in Texas A&M Forest Service monitoring traps. These detections help us track the spread of emerald ash borer and better understand where it is present across the state.

Emerald ash borer attacks and kills ash trees. Signs of infestation may include canopy thinning, increased woodpecker activity, bark splitting and D-shaped exit holes.

One of the best ways to help slow the spread of invasive insects is to buy and burn firewood locally and avoid moving untreated wood long distances.

Great information from Texas A&M Forest Service. Proper mulching is a simple step that can make a big difference for tree health, especially heading into the Texas heat.
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One simple way to support tree health is proper mulching. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture, reduce competition from grass and protect trees from damage caused by lawn equipment.

Over time, mulch also breaks down and improves soil conditions around the tree.

Proper care now can help trees stay healthier through the hotter months ahead.

Learn more about mulching: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/trees/tree-care/mulching/

Not every job is the same — but every job gets handled right.
This is a mix of recent work:
• A storm-damaged tree with major structural failure that had to be removed safely
• A separate removal where the tree had already declined and needed to come down
• Full cleanup and haul-off — no debris left behind
Different situations. Same outcome: safe removal, controlled work, and a clean property when we’re done.
Whether it’s storm damage, a hazardous tree, or one that’s just reached the end of its life — we handle it the right way from start to finish.
Adept Arborists
ISA Certified Arborist
Serving Temple, Belton, Salado & surrounding area.
254-401-8733
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If you’re not sure whether a tree on your property is actually a problem, guessing is how people end up with damage and expensive mistakes.

At Adept Arborists, we perform professional tree risk assessments. This isn’t someone eyeballing it and giving you an opinion. It’s a structured evaluation of the tree, what it could hit, and the likelihood of failure.

You’ll get a straight answer:
leave it alone, prune it, or remove it.

If work is needed, we handle that too — from proper pruning to full removals — so you’re not left trying to figure out the next step.

The point is knowing what you’re dealing with before you spend thousands in the wrong direction.

If you want a real answer, we can take a look.

Adept Arborists
Serving Temple, Belton, Salado and surrounding areas
254-401-8733

Topping damage on an English oak.
Dead center. Dieback everywhere.
We cleaned it out and cut back to live growth and help the tree to recover.

Serving Killeen, Temple, Belton and Salado
254-401-8733
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Back at Midway dealing with a hackberry that split out at the top and dumped into the surrounding oak.
Not something you leave sitting.
Everything coming down controlled and rigged to keep the shed and surrounding trees intact.

Serving Temple, Belton, and Salado.
254-401-8733