At Truetimber Arborists, we understand that healthy trees are essential to the beauty, safety, and value of your property. With over 45 years of experience serving Williamsburg and the surrounding communities, our certified arborists provide comprehensive pest and disease management services designed to protect your trees from the inside out.
As a fully licensed and insured tree care company, we use science-based methods to diagnose and treat the full range of pest and disease threats common to Virginia’s climate and tree species.
Virginia’s humid subtropical climate, warm growing season, and diverse tree canopy create an ideal environment for pests, fungi, and bacterial infections to spread quickly. Trees weakened by drought, storms, or poor soil conditions are even more vulnerable. Without timely intervention, common pests and diseases can cause:
At Truetimber Arborists, we don’t believe in guesswork. Our team performs detailed tree health assessments, identifies the exact issue, and delivers the most effective treatment plan to restore and maintain the health of your trees.
Our pest control services target the most destructive and invasive species affecting trees in southeastern Virginia, including:
This invasive beetle has devastated ash tree populations across Virginia. Early detection and proactive treatment are critical to saving infected trees.
This invasive insect feeds on over 70 tree species and can cause major stress, particularly on maples, black walnut, and fruit trees.
Especially aggressive toward loblolly pines, these beetles burrow into bark and introduce fungal infections that weaken or kill trees quickly.
These pests commonly infest arborvitae, cedar, juniper, and other evergreens—stripping foliage and weakening tree structure.
Tiny but destructive, these sap-feeding insects can cause yellowing, stunted growth, and encourage fungal infections like sooty mold.
Often attack stressed or freshly planted trees, especially ornamentals and fruit trees.
Often attack linden, birch, and fruit trees. Known for skeletonizing leaves.
Defoliate cherry, apple, and ornamental trees with unsightly web nests.
Appear in late summer and can cover entire branches in silk.
This fungal disease affects dogwoods, sycamores, and oaks—causing brown spots, curled leaves, and premature defoliation.
Found in compacted or poorly draining soils, root rot weakens the tree’s foundation and can go undetected until major damage is done.
A serious fungal threat to red and white oaks. Early symptoms include leaf discoloration and dieback. Oak Wilt spreads quickly through root systems and insects.
Often seen on dogwoods, crape myrtles, and maples, this fungal disease causes a white powdery coating on leaves, reducing vitality.
These infections cause sunken, dead areas on bark and branches and can eventually girdle limbs or entire trees.
Common on maples, cherries, and other ornamentals, leaf spot diseases reduce photosynthesis and weaken trees over time.
Our ISA-Certified Arborists assess your trees, soil, and surrounding environment to identify stressors, symptoms, and pest or disease presence.
Using our years of experience and scientific expertise, we identify the exact issue affecting your trees. If necessary, we take samples for lab analysis.
We develop a treatment plan based on the severity and type of issue—this may include targeted insecticide or fungicide applications, root treatments, soil amendments, or integrated pest management (IPM).
Trees are living organisms, and we treat them with long-term care in mind. Our team offers follow-up inspections and seasonal treatments to ensure your trees remain healthy and resilient.
Tree diseases and pest problems can escalate quickly—but with Truetimber Arborists, you don’t have to face them alone. We’ve been trusted for over four decades to protect, restore, and maintain tree health throughout Newport News and beyond. When you work with us, you get:
If your trees are showing signs of stress—or if you want to prevent future issues—contact Truetimber Arborists for expert pest and disease management services. Our team is here to provide prompt, knowledgeable service and lasting solutions for your trees.
