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Greene Tree Care Helps Ventura County Residents Prepare for Wildfire Season with Defensible Space Services

With insurance cancellations on the rise and the June 1 defensible space deadline approaching, the certified arborists at Greene Tree Care ramp up fire clearance operations and community outreach

VENTURA, Calif., May 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, property owners face dual threats: wildfires and insurance cancellations. In an effort to help their clients manage both, Greene Tree Care — a family-owned business headquartered in Camarillo, California — has expanded its defensible space services.

Image caption: Greene Tree Care services removing a Mexican fan palm.

Homeowners, HOA managers, and estate and commercial property owners can access these services by calling the Greene Tree Care team. The company is accepting urgent requests for the removal of high-risk trees and brush. They aim to help property owners as insurance providers threaten non-renewals, summer temperatures climb, and Ventura and Los Angeles Counties approach their June 1 Defensible Space deadlines.

“We’re seeing more and more homeowners caught off guard by insurance letters demanding immediate action,” Leigh Fleming, Owner at Greene Tree Care, explains. “The key is proactive, professional maintenance — not just for compliance, but to truly protect homes, families, and communities.”

The Greene Tree Care team is led by certified arborists. The company has more than 30 years of experience and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. This helps property owners offset concerns from their own insurance providers.

It also helps them keep compliance with Ventura County Fire Code Chapter 49, which requires a defensible space of 100 feet from structures and 10 feet from roads. This defensible space slows the spread of wildfire and protects structures, making it a key part of local wildfire mitigation efforts.

Property owners who are unsure if they’re in compliance and have protected their property can request an inspection through https://wildfireprepared.org/. In some cases, property owners can even use the inspection as proof of a hazard being resolved, enabling them to reinstate insurance coverage.

Leveraging that inspection report or their own expertise — and backed by Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping — the Greene Tree Care team helps property owners make sound decisions. Their certified arborists are knowledgeable about local vegetation and wildfire conditions and specialize in high-risk removals. They may recommend the removal of species like eucalyptus, pine, and palm, for example, which all pose higher risks and are often flagged by insurance companies. Greene Tree Care has the experience and tools needed to help property owners understand — and best manage — their wildfire risk.

Greene Tree Care serves areas throughout Ventura and Los Angeles Counties, including Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Oak Park, and the surrounding Conejo Valley neighborhoods.

Anyone from a homeowner to the owner of an estate to the manager of an HOA can turn to Greene Tree Care for a long-term partner to help manage their property.

To schedule a free estimate, call the team at (805) 484-9900. Or to learn more about the available services, including land clearing for fire safety, visit https://www.greenetreecare.com/.

About Greene Tree Care:

Greene Tree Care established a reputation for providing truly professional tree service more than 30 years ago. Throughout the subsequent decades, their team has solidified their status as the go-to experts when it comes to all things trees.

Greene Tree Care’s clients trust their judgement, recommendations, and the quality of their work because the results speak for themselves. As a company, they understand the value of creating lifelong partnerships. The properties they service and the relationships they’ve developed are not viewed as one-time events but rather as years-long affairs. They care about the long-term health of each client’s property.

Learn more at https://www.greenetreecare.com/.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Greene Tree Care
83 Dawson Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
(805) 484-9900
treecare@greenetreecare.com

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Echoes of the Forest to Host Unveiling Event for First ‘Echo’ in Asheville’s River Arts District

ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Echoes of the Forest, an Asheville-based 501(c)(3), is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its very first Echo. This is a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to promote community revitalization, environmental restoration, and economic rejuvenation through art. The event will take place at Foundation Woodworks in Asheville’s River Arts District on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. (details below).

Image caption: The Mountain Man, a Hurricane Helene salvaged walnut tree. Proceeds benefit Echoes of the Forest and the winner will be announced on June 12.

Echoes of the Forest was founded to honor the trees lost in our region by transforming them into meaningful works of art. Through the hands of local artists, these salvaged remnants become powerful symbols of renewal—supporting the creative economy and showcasing the resilience of our artistic community. By placing these “Echoes” in areas impacted by natural disasters, the initiative promotes restoration, inspires environmental awareness, and strengthens community connection.

The Echo project represents a powerful blend of art, nature, and resilience, designed to honor the recovery of one of western North Carolina’s hardest-hit regions after Hurricane Helene. This first Echo is a symbol of transformation both for the land and the people who call it home. Created by Chester Shuey of Appalachian Joinery, this masterfully crafted piece is made from an 800-pound piece of Hurricane Helene salvaged white oak. It’s sure to evoke reflection and encourage hope and healing.

“When Liisa first asked me about getting involved with Echoes of the Forest, I knew immediately that this was a special project and one that I couldn’t wait to get on board with. Within a few days, I got my salvaged white oak wood and was ready to get started on my bench. Right away, I knew what I wanted to design. It’s such an honor to be included in a mission that would involve my fellow woodworking community; it just felt like the right thing to do because these trees mean so much and so does our artist revitalization,” said Shuey.

This first Echo is a true testament to the mission of this organization.

“We’re excited to unveil it in the River Arts District at Foundation Woodworks. This area was one of the hardest hit regions post-Hurricane Helene,” said Liisa Andreassen, founder of Echoes of the Forest. “We aim to inspire connection, celebrate community strength with economic revitalization, and highlight the beauty of our natural surroundings.”

EVENT DETAILS:

What: Unveiling of the first Echo by Echoes of the Forest
When: June 12, 2025; 5 p.m.
Where: Foundation Woodworks, 289 Lyman Street (formerly the PLEB) in the River Arts District (RAD).
Who Should Attend: Media representatives, residents of western NC, nature enthusiasts, and art lovers

The event will also include an opportunity to win a one-of-a-kind Echoes of the Forest masterpiece crafted by Mike Ayers, an internationally acclaimed chainsaw artist.

Raffle tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/echoes-of-the-forest-hurricane-helene-art-raffle.

The raffle piece is crafted from a salvaged walnut tree that was the victim of Helene and depicts a mountain man with leaves swirling about his head with a tear coming down his cheek. Raffle tickets will be available for last-minute purchases and the drawing will take place at an after-party and “Meet the Woodworkers” mingle at the nearby Radical Hotel’s Roof Top Cocktail Bar at 95 Roberts Street.

Attendees will learn about future planned Echo installations in the region and will have the exclusive opportunity to be part of discussions surrounding community resilience and ecological restoration.

ABOUT ECHOES OF THE FOREST

Founded by Liisa Andreassen, Echoes of the Forest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create a meaningful and artistic education memorial for the fallen trees of Western North Carolina (WNC) in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Its goal is to transform the devastation into a project of hope and revitalization, enlisting local artists and engaging the community while boosting regional tourism.

Learn more about the organization, how it came to be, its artists, and its mission here: https://www.echoesoftheforest.org/

Intro video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4opTHUf5eE

MEDIA CONTACT:
Liisa Andreassen
of Echoes of the Forest
+1-828-273-3096
info@echoesoftheforest.org

https://www.echoesoftheforest.org/our-team

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NEWS SOURCE: Echoes of the Forest

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Innovative Tree Care Marketing Strategy Helps Jake’s Tree Service in Pennsylvania Grow by More than 1,300-Percent

GLEN MILLS, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jake's Tree Service, a leading provider of tree care in Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and throughout the Philadelphia suburbs, has seen an astonishing revenue increase of 1300% since 2017. During that time, the company has gone from about $500,000 per year in annual revenue to now over $7 million. The owner, Jacob Chmielowski, attributes the company's strong growth to quality work, dedication to his customers, and the implementation of an effective marketing system.

"We have been around for well over a decade and we have always provided quality service at a fair price, all we needed was a marketing system that works," Chmielowski says. "When we partnered with Tree Leads Today in 2017, things really started to take off. At that time, we had just one crew. Now we have five crews that stay busy all the time."

Jake's Tree Service is a full-service tree care company that provides tree trimming, tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, cabling and bracing, crane services, and emergency tree care for both residential and commercial customers. They provide services to communities throughout the area, including Plymouth Meeting, Fort Washington, Ridley Township, Springfield Township, and Haverford Township.

Don Dowd, founder of Tree Leads Today says that Jake's Tree Service is the exact type of company they were looking to do business with. "Tree Leads Today tries to partner with the best companies in every area since we only work with one company in each zip code," Dowd says. "We saw that Jake's had been here for a while, they had great reviews, they use state-of-the-art equipment, and they offer a wide range of services. They are an ideal company to work with because we know that they will do right by each customer we send them."

Jake's Tree Service is proud to have earned a reputation for providing high-quality tree care services at reasonable prices, and they are committed to ensuring that each and every customer receives the best possible service. As the company's business continues to grow, it has not lost sight of these foundational principles.

"We look forward to many more years of partnership with Tree Leads Today," Chmielowski continues. "And as we grow, we will continue to put our customers first and give them the same exceptional service that they have always come to expect from us."

For more information about Jake's Tree Service and the services they offer, please visit https://jakestreeservices.com/.

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Jake's Tree Service, a leading provider of tree care in Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and throughout the Philadelphia suburbs, has seen an astonishing revenue increase of 1300% since 2017. During that time, the company has gone from about $500,000 per year in annual revenue to now over $7 million.

Related link: https://jakestreeservices.com/

Tree Care Marketing Company Founder Reveals a Simple System to Increase Sales by 30% Overnight

EXTON, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tree Leads Today (TLT) founder Don Dowd is revealing a simple system that he says can increase tree care sales by 30% overnight. The system involves sending a follow-up letter to homeowners who have received an estimate for the tree care company's services. Dowd refers to this system as "the 60-cent salesperson."

"The company is already paying for the lead, and the homeowner has already expressed enough interest in receiving an estimate," Dowd says. "The 60 cents or so that you spend on paper and stamps is the best money you could ever spend to turn that lead into a sale."

Here are the steps that Dowd lays out to successfully make this system work:

1 - Use a white plain #10 envelope with a first-class stamp. Purchase a large supply of these ahead of time along with enough paper to print out a sufficient number of copies of the letter.

2 - Customize this letter with your company information. (You can copy it directly from this article or contact Tree Leads Today to get a free copy emailed to you.)

Good Afternoon!

I recently gave you an estimate for tree services at your residence. If you have any questions or would like more information about the estimate, please don't hesitate to call me anytime!

We at COMPANY understand the value of a long-term client. We would love the opportunity to gain your business now and in the future.

Sincerely,

NAME

3 - Print out a bunch of follow-up letters ahead of time based on the number of estimates you typically do each week/month. Have your estimator sign each letter personally, then stuff the letter into one of the envelopes.

4 - Do NOT put your return address on the outside of the envelope. You are not required to put a return address on the envelope if you use a first-class stamp. Not doing so will help ensure that the envelope gets opened.

5 - At the end of each day, hand-write the name and address of every homeowner who received an estimate that day, place a first-class stamp on the envelopes and mail them. By sending the letters the same day as you did the estimate, the customer will have it in hand usually within 24-48 hours, which is the perfect follow-up timeframe to remind them of your visit.

"Many companies don't even return calls or show up for an estimate," Dowd continues. "Implementing this simple follow-up system sets your business up to outshine the competition. At this point, price becomes a lot less of a factor, because the homeowner knows they are dealing with a quality company, one that won't do shoddy work, leave stuff behind after the job is completed, etc."

The follow-up letter system is hardly used in the industry, even though it is easy to implement and requires minimal resources. The system can be done by anyone in the company and requires no special skills or training.

"If it is a larger tree care company, the letters can be prepared in advance and kept in the office, ready to be addressed and sent out each day", Dowd continues. "For smaller companies where the owner is the one going out and doing the estimates, for example, you can just keep the envelopes stuffed and on hand in your truck, then hand-write the address on them and mail them out at the end of the day."

Dowd's method has been tried and tested in his own tree care business, and many of the tree care companies he works with that are doing well into the 7 figures have also implemented it.

"When I implemented this system in my own tree care company over two decades ago, I saw a 30% increase in sales virtually overnight, and those results are pretty typical. So for example, if you send 1,000 of these letters, you could potentially land an additional 300 jobs. At $1000 per job, that could add $300,000 in gross revenue to the company from 1,000 estimates and mailings."

Dowd believes his follow-up mailing system works so well not only because so few companies do it, but also because direct mail is generally a better way to follow up with customers than emails or phone calls.

"I've found that the personalized letter works more effectively than emailing or calling for doing follow ups after an estimate. Emails can get buried, deleted, or end up in the spam box; and phone calls can seem invasive, especially if you catch somebody at the wrong time. A letter like this will almost always be opened, and it can be opened and read at the recipient's leisure."

To find out more about Tree Leads Today, go to https://www.treeleadstoday.com/.

About Tree Leads Today

Tree Leads Today (TLT) is a top provider of high-quality leads and marketing support for tree care companies throughout the US. TLT was founded by Don Dowd, a successful entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Don has built his success on innovative marketing strategies that help set him apart from the competition. He has built upon these strategies in developing a cutting-edge propriety marketing program for the tree care industry. TLT's proprietary solution has helped hundreds of tree care companies to grow their business and maximize ROI.

Tree Leads Today (TLT) founder Don Dowd is revealing a simple system that he says can increase tree care sales by 30% overnight. The system involves sending a follow-up letter to homeowners who have received an estimate for the tree care company's services. Dowd refers to this system as "the 60-cent salesperson."

Related link: https://www.treeleadstoday.com/

Jacksonville Tree Service Experts Helps Homeowner Create Room for New Fence

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Adalyn Cooper finally decided to improve his privacy last week, the first idea was to build a fence. However, when Cooper sat down to plan his wall, the homeowner realized a wall was impossible until he removed four trees in the way of the property development project, said Jacksonville Tree Service Experts.

"The family's idea was to get a team to bring the trees down and open up the space for a stone wall construction," said Adalyn. "After years of working with Jacksonville Tree Service Experts and enjoying the company's results with every procedure, the family did not have to look for a different team."

The homeowner noted that he requested a tree removal quotation when he called Jacksonville Tree Service Experts. However, when the company sent a professional to his landscape to analyze the situation, Cooper reportedly settled for tree transplanting.

"The family had never heard about mature tree transplanting," said Cooper. "However, the idea of keeping the trees and opening the landscape for the fence construction project sounded good. While the tree transplanting procedure would be more expensive than the tree removal, the family knew the value of the trees would be preserved."

To see all the services offered by Jacksonville Tree Service Experts, visit the company's website: https://www.treeservicesjacksonville.net/.

The homeowner noted that his family wanted to initiate the fence construction as soon as possible.

"When the family informed Jacksonville Tree Service Experts that the fence was supposed to start soon," said Cooper, "the official sent to provide a quotation surprised everyone mentioning that the tree transplanting procedure would be initiated the same day."

Jacksonville Tree Service Experts reportedly started the tree transplanting procedure at 2 pm, just 30 minutes after Cooper's family had accepted the quotation provided by the company.

"The family knew that the tree transplantation would be complicated," said Cooper. "In the family's mind, the company would dig manually to uproot the trees together with their roots. However, the family was confused when the company's tree removal team arrived on the landscape with advanced tree maintenance gear."

The homeowner told reporters that while he had expected the company to take hours on the tree uprooting alone, the company spent less than an hour on the first tree.

"The company brought a special machine they used to dig the hole where the transplanted tree would end up," said Cooper. "The chief of field operations had one of his arborists analyze the trees and estimate the depth they would need to dig the hole. Next, they used a special machine to uproot the tree. The special machine did more than uproot the tree-it also loaded the tree on a truck that transported it to its new location."

The homeowner noted that the company returned earlier today to complete the tree transplanting procedure.

"The company arrived on the landscape at around 7 am," said Cooper. "The goal of doing this was to ensure that the tree removal team would find everyone at home since the company knew the family would be leaving for an event."

The homeowner noted that the company did an impressive job with the remaining trees. Cooper was amazed that the company completed the transplanting of 3 mature trees in the space of 4 hours.

"Having well-maintained tree service gear," said Cooper, "and a team with years of experience has always worked great for Jacksonville Tree Service Experts. The family will always keep using the company's services and will further recommend these services to others."

Jacksonville Tree Service Experts has its base of operation at 14382 Pelican Bay Ct, Jacksonville, FL 32224, United States. Homeowners interested in the company's services can dial +1 904-867-3524 or send an email to sales@treeservicesjacksonville.net.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 16, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Adalyn Cooper finally decided to improve his privacy last week, the first idea was to build a fence. However, when Cooper sat down to plan his wall, the homeowner realized a wall was impossible until he removed four trees in the way of the property development project, said Jacksonville Tree Service Experts.

Related link: https://www.treeservicesjacksonville.net/

Remote Control Grapplesaw Crane Lease Model Innovator, Justin Hartmann (Canary Tree), Partners with Tree Leads Today

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Don Dowd, owner of tree lead marketing company Tree Leads Today, announced his new partnership with Justin Hartmann of Canary Tree. As soon as Don Dowd saw Justin Hartmann's short-term grapplesaw crane leasing model, he knew it was the perfect solution for his clients who struggle to keep pace with their backlog of work.

"Until now, our clients had to find additional crews and buy equipment to keep up with the amount of leads we generate for them. Being able to get a remote-control crane and an operator delivered anywhere in the country gives our clients a way to take on an enormous amount of work and complete it in a minimal amount of time. It also enables our clients to get familiar with this cutting-edge equipment and its capabilities." Don first came across Justin's innovative leasing model on Facebook. Justin was surveying tree care professionals' interest and what they'd be willing to spend on this program.

These specialized rigs are quite a considerable investment, usually in excess of half of a million dollars. With the largest fleet of grapplesaw knucklebooms in service worldwide, Canary Tree Service has established itself as the industry leader in disaster relief tree service. As Justin describes, "This is an unparalleled opportunity to get work completed in the safest, most efficient, and most profitable way, with all human risk taken out of the equation. We even offer grapple debris truck rentals with an operator for efficient debris removal."

Since Tree Leads Today has clients across the nation that are backed up for months, these tree companies are often left scrambling to add more crews and equipment to keep pace. As Don explains, "My clients will no longer need to pause marketing now that they can use this revolutionary offering. And they can usually cover the cost for a whole week's rental on the first day. Justin has created the opportunity for any tree company to take advantage of this lucrative investment in superior equipment by offering a simple pricing structure for short-term rentals. "

When Justin was asked why he chose Tree Leads Today over other marketing companies, he replied, "Unlike other marketing companies that take your money and then hope that leads will contact you, Tree Leads Today only charges you for actual leads that contact you directly. I'm also impressed with their diversified approach."

Tree Leads Today is an industry leader, with an expert in every field of marketing including digital marketing, social media, call-to-action websites, content writing, SEO (search engine optimization), and personalized offline marketing.

Justin adds, "All of this coupled with the fact that the company was founded by a long-time tree company owner who knows the tree care business gives them a huge advantage. I can see how Tree Leads Today is able to deliver large volumes of leads that are highly concentrated in their clients' desired territories. I've seen this firsthand through tree companies across the country who I later found out were clients of Tree Leads Today."

Learn more at: https://www.treeleadstoday.com/

See Hartmann's grapplesaw in action in this recent news clip (Source: News4Jax, Jacksonville, Florida): https://youtu.be/VAbxDcYYsnU

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610-733-0513
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Don Dowd, owner of tree lead marketing company Tree Leads Today, announced his new partnership with Justin Hartmann of Canary Tree. As soon as Don Dowd saw Justin Hartmann's short-term grapplesaw crane leasing model, he knew it was the perfect solution for his clients who struggle to keep pace with their backlog of work.

Related link: https://www.treeleadstoday.com/

Time-Sensitive Treatments for Spotted Lanternfly Need to Be Scheduled Now in Early Fall

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Adult Spotted Lanternfly are swarming area trees in a record-breaking year for the invasive insect. Not only do Spotted Lanternfly pose a risk to the health of trees and plants, they also cause some really gross problems for homeowners.

As the bugs feed on trees, they drip sour-smelling, sticky excrement called "honeydew." It coats everything underneath where the insects are feeding. The tacky honeydew is difficult to remove from hardscapes, decks, cars, and other valuable objects on the property.

What's even worse is that the tantalizing honeydew, along with the black, sooty mold that grows from it, attracts stinging wasps. Wasps will swarm a property, and that's especially a problem if there are children playing in the yard.

Treatments Need to be Carefully Timed

Spotted Lanternfly has only been in the US since 2014, but the insect has multiplied rapidly. To determine the best way to control this new invasive pest, researchers at Penn State and the PA Department of Agriculture recommend a control program that targets the pest during the Adult stage. This stage occurs between July and November.

The Adult stage is when Spotted Lanternfly is most vulnerable to treatment. By September through November, the Adults can be found everywhere on the host trees. 1-2 sprays are needed on the trunk, limbs and foliage. This spray kills the insect on contact and the residual kills any Spotted Lanternfly that walk over or feed on the tree for up to 30 days.

Like many Tree companies battling Spotted Lanternfly, Giroud Tree and Lawn is seeing a very high interest in the control program this year.

"We're confident that these treatments will do the job," says Rodney Stahl, Jr, Giroud's Plant Healthcare Manager. "The problem is that our schedule is filling up. Homeowners, who want to have their trees treated, need to get on a program now before it's too late."

Call an ISA Certified Arborist to evaluate the property for treating valuable trees and plants when the Spotted Lanternfly Adults emerge.

For more information, visit https://www.giroudtree.com/spotted-lanternfly/

About Giroud Tree and Lawn

Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, lawn care and mosquito and tick control programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal, traditional and 100% organic lawn programs and mosquito and tick control. Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health.

The company is Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association and Better Business Bureau. The "Giroud Treework for Charity" program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company's service area.

For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

Adult Spotted Lanternfly are swarming area trees in a record-breaking year for the invasive insect. Not only do Spotted Lanternfly pose a risk to the health of trees and plants, they also cause some really gross problems for homeowners.

Related link: http://www.giroudtree.com

Time-Sensitive Treatments for Spotted Lanternfly Need to Be Scheduled Now Before the Adults Emerge

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Adult Spotted Lanternfly will be emerging a few short weeks, and it's expected to be a record-breaking year for the invasive insect, says Giroud Tree and Lawn. Not only do Spotted Lanternfly pose a risk to the health of trees and plants, they also cause some really gross problems for homeowners.

As the bugs feed on trees, they drip sour-smelling, sticky excrement called "honeydew." It coats everything underneath where the insects are feeding. The tacky honeydew is difficult to remove from hardscapes, decks, cars, and other valuable objects on the property.

What's even worse is that the tantalizing honeydew, along with the black, sooty mold that grows from it, attracts stinging wasps. Wasps will swarm a property, and that's especially a problem if there are children playing in the yard.

Treatments Need to be Carefully Timed

Spotted Lanternfly has only been in the US since 2014, but the insect has multiplied rapidly. To determine the best way to control this new invasive pest, researchers at Penn State and the PA Department of Agriculture recommend a control program that targets the pest during the Adult stage. This stage occurs between July and November.

The Adult stage is when Spotted Lanternfly is most vulnerable to treatment. Adults tend to stay in one place and attack favorite host trees, as opposed to the younger nymphs that quickly hop from plant to plant. As a result, there is much more success in killing the adults when trees are treated at carefully timed intervals.

The first treatment of the 2-part control plan recommended by Penn State should be done between July and September. This is a basal trunk spray that kills the pest on contact. It's also absorbed up through the tree's vascular system and kills the bugs as they feed on the tree. The treatment lasts for up to 60 days.

By September through November, the Adults can be found everywhere on the host trees. 1-2 additional sprays are needed on the trunk, limbs and foliage. This spray kills the insect on contact and the residual kills any Spotted Lanternfly that walk over or feed on the tree for up to 30 days.

Like many Tree companies battling Spotted Lanternfly, Giroud Tree and Lawn is seeing a very high interest in the control program this year.

"We're confident that these treatments will do the job," says Rodney Stahl, Jr, Giroud's Plant Healthcare Manager. "The problem is that our schedule is filling up. July is already booked and August is beginning to fill up. Soon, we'll have more requests for treatments than we can handle. Homeowners, who want to have their trees treated, need to get on a program now before it's too late."

Steps Homeowners Should Take Now
1. Check for nymphs now on trees, plants, flowers, and any surface in the yard. If these early stage insects are seen, that's a clear warning sign that the property is at risk once they turn into adults.
2. Use sticky bands wrapped in chicken wire to capture any nymphs walking up the tree trunk.
3. Call an ISA Certified Arborist to evaluate the property for treating valuable trees and plants when the Spotted Lanternfly Adults emerge.

For more information, visit https://www.giroudtree.com/spotted-lanternfly/

About Giroud Tree and Lawn

Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, lawn care and mosquito and tick control programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal, traditional and 100% organic lawn programs and mosquito and tick control. Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company is Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association and Better Business Bureau. The "Giroud Treework for Charity" program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company's service area.

For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

Adult Spotted Lanternfly will be emerging a few short weeks, and it's expected to be a record-breaking year for the invasive insect, says Giroud Tree and Lawn. Not only do Spotted Lanternfly pose a risk to the health of trees and plants, they also cause some really gross problems for homeowners.

Related link: http://www.giroudtree.com

TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) has Canceled This Year’s 2020 TCI Expo that was Scheduled for October

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The 2020 TCIA Expo was slated to take place in Baltimore, but has been canceled according to Synertree, LLC. This comes as a result of all major events being canceled in Baltimore due to COVID-19. The Expo is the world's largest tree industry event, drawing over 4,000 tree care industry professionals from across the globe.

Over 250 exhibitors showcase the latest in equipment, marketing, products, and services. Attendees also enjoy live tree climbing demonstrations, skill competitions, and seminars on safety and arboriculture. Among last year's exhibitors was TCIA member Don Dowd, owner and founder of Tree Leads Today. "We are disappointed about this annual opportunity to see our nationwide tree company partners. Fortunately, we've kept our partners busier than ever with 2020 being our most explosive year in lead generation."

Tree Leads Today sets themselves apart from other marketing companies by supplying their partners with leads that are 100% exclusive so leads aren't shared with other companies in their partners' reserved zip codes. They work with the largest tree companies such as Davey and Bartlett Tree Experts as well as small, startup companies.

Anthony Romeo, founder of Synertree, looked forward to attending the Expo to network with growth-oriented companies like his.

Synertree offers consulting and training to tree company owners nationwide. As a lifelong tree care professional and former tree company owner, Anthony has developed an unmatched skill set of expertise that fills a much-needed void in the industry.

Synertree equips tree company owners with systems, processes, and employee training that are essential for continual growth in this competitive industry. As Anthony describes, "We transform owners that are mistakenly pouring energy into every aspect of their business - the physical labor, follow-up services, training employees - into expert delegators with self-sufficient staff and systems. By getting to know how each of our tree companies operates, we implement systems and processes that maximize efficiency."

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is made up of approximately 2,300 tree care firms and affiliates across the globe, supplying them with publications, conferences and resources on increasing profits and staying educated on evolving regulatory standards.

TCIA announced they plan to hold a virtual event in early 2021. Nonetheless, there's nothing like connecting in person. As Dowd states, "The TCIA Expo is always a great event, whether you are in tree service marketing, equipment manufacturing, equipment financing, tree care education, or tree company ownership." Dowd and others look forward to the next live TCIA Expo.

Tree Leads Today:
http://www.TreeLeadsToday.com
610-601-9100
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https://www.synertree.net/
215-657-8733

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https://www.tcia.org/

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The 2020 TCIA Expo was slated to take place in Baltimore, but has been canceled according to Synertree, LLC. This comes as a result of all major events being canceled in Baltimore due to COVID-19. The Expo is the world's largest tree industry event, drawing over 4,000 tree care industry professionals from across the globe.

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Tree Care Marketing Company Sees Its Most Explosive Growth Amidst 2020 Pandemic

WEST CHESTER, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- "The tree service companies that consistently thrive are those that ramp up their marketing efforts during times of recession, such as the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic." This statement comes from Don Dowd, owner and founder of Tree Leads Today. "During economic lulls, many make the mistake of scaling back their marketing out of fear."

If a company's workflow becomes inconsistent, owners may lose their qualified arborists and climbers to their competitors. Without a solid team, a tree company is at risk of failure.

Tree Leads Today is a nationwide tree care marketing company with clients extending as far north as Waterville, Maine, as far west as Maui, Hawaii and to the south to Key West, Florida. They deliver 50 to 1,000 exclusive leads per month to every one of their tree care company partners.

As Dowd explains, they assign a personal client manager to each of their tree company partners, providing ongoing advice for online and offline marketing campaigns for continual, consistent lead generation. They cater to companies' ever-changing needs, such as ramping up, ramping down, or pausing their marketing when their businesses surge to the point they can't keep up with their expanding customer base.

Tree Leads Today works with the largest nationwide tree companies, such as Bartlett Tree Service and Davey Tree Experts, as well as startup and small companies. Unlike other lead systems, the leads they provide are 100% exclusive. This means they aren't shared with any other tree companies in the zip codes that have been specially reserved for their partners. Tree companies get the calls directly from their leads, a unique feature of Tree Leads Today that makes the process transparent and immediate.

Also, as Don explains, "We have found that 6% of leads are bad, so we built a 10% 'bad lead allowance' into the equation. So, for example, if you are a tree service with a 100-leads-per-month plan, we give you 110 leads per month to ensure we've got you covered."

Tree Leads Today maintains close relationships with all of their partnering tree companies. They look forward to the TCI Expo, the industry's biggest yearly event, to see their partners in person and network with thousands of exhibitors, educators, tree company owners, and equipment suppliers. Unfortunately, it was just announced by the host of the event, TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association), that this year's Expo is cancelled due to COVID-19 guidelines. Don says he and his team are disappointed, but look forward to attending next year. In the meantime, Tree Leads Today continues to thrive through the COVID-19 pandemic, with record-breaking growth in lead generation for the months of May and June, 2020.

Call Tree Leads today to see if your zip codes are available, 610-601-9100.

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"The tree service companies that consistently thrive are those that ramp up their marketing efforts during times of recession, such as the economic downturn of the COVID-19 pandemic." This statement comes from Don Dowd, owner and founder of Tree Leads Today. "During economic lulls, many make the mistake of scaling back their marketing out of fear."

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How to Capture and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs in 2020

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has officially invaded Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties! All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, and the Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have already started to emerge. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share what to look for and how to capture and destroy these destructive insects.

How Spotted Lanternfly Causes Property Damage and Attracts Dangerous Insects

These insects eat tree sap and then excrete droppings of a sweet, sticky substance called Honeydew. The honeydew will coat the tree, the base of the tree, and anything underneath the tree, including cars, hardscapes, and decking. Then, black, sooty mold grows on the secreted substance. The combination of honeydew and black, sooty mold has an unpleasantly sour stench and is very difficult to remove from surfaces.

Even more unsettling, the secreted honeydew attracts stinging wasps! Wasps can't resist the tantalizing smell of the honeydew, and they will swarm a property for a taste. Homeowners are struggling to rid their yards of stinging wasps, and it's particularly a problem for children playing in the area!

How to Identify the Spotted Lanternfly

One of the things that makes this insect difficult to control is the fact that it goes through several identities during its life cycle. Adult females lay eggs in the fall, and they cover the egg masses in a secretion that dries hard and camouflages to look like dirt or clay. The young nymphs that emerge from the eggs in spring are black with white spots. In early summer, they gain red markings on their bodies. Then, midsummer they become adults and shed their skin to form wings on their backs.

How to Capture and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs

The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn have been working closely with Penn State's Department of Agricultural Sciences to determine the best treatments and techniques for combatting Spotted Lanternfly in each of the life cycle stages. According to Penn State, "Currently, the most effective trap for SLF is a sticky band wrapped around the trunks of trees. SLF nymphs and adults are trapped in the sticky barrier as they crawl up from the ground onto the trunks and move upward to feed on the tree."

Sticky bands can be found at most hardware stores and Amazon.com. They are easy to install, but they should be changed weekly for the best results. It is important to be aware that these sticky bands can accidentally trap other insects and also small animals and birds. To avoid this problem, Penn State recommends cutting the sticky bands lengthwise so the surface area is not as broad. Penn State also urges homeowners to wrap the outside of the tree with chicken wire over the area of the sticky band. This will prevent squirrels, birds and other small animals from becoming stuck to the band.

If homeowners see signs of Spotted Lanternfly on the property, they should have their trees inspected by an ISA Certified Arborist.

About Giroud Tree and Lawn

Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, lawn care and mosquito and tick control programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal, traditional and 100% organic lawn programs and mosquito and tick control. Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health.

The company is Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association and Better Business Bureau. The "Giroud Treework for Charity" program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company's service area. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has officially invaded Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties! All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, and the Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have already started to emerge. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share what to look for and how to capture and destroy these destructive insects.

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Tree Leads Today Sees 595% Growth Year Over Year

CHADDS FORD, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tree Leads Today (treeleadstoday.com) has grown more than five-fold during the past year, which its founders say is a strong testament to the effectiveness of their tree marketing program.

There are a lot of marketing companies out there that promise to give businesses an edge over their competition, but very few of them actually deliver on what they say. Normally, you'll have to pay a lot of upfront fees and/or sign onto a long-term agreement before you ever find out what you are really getting. Don Dowd and Jason Lomberg, the founders of Tree Leads Today, started their company with a different approach.

They sought to develop an effective marketing system geared specifically toward the tree care industry, one that would actually deliver the results they promised and make clients pay only for the leads that they received. Going into their fifth year in business, this has proven to be a win/win formula for everyone.

"We started several years ago marketing our services to tree companies in Pennsylvania and on the East Coast," says Don Dowd, Tree Leads Today co-founder. "After proving our concept with tree companies in our local area, we scaled up and went national. Now with so many satisfied clients, word has spread quickly, and our program has caught on like wildfire. Currently, we are up almost 600% year-over-year."

Tree Leads Today is now in over 40 states. They service tree companies from Washington and Oregon down to Beverly Hills 90210, from Waterford, Maine down to Key West, Florida and all points in-between. Last year, they were a featured vendor at the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) Expo in Pittsburgh, where they received rave reviews for their marketing program from those who were in attendance.

What Makes Tree Leads Today Different?

Over the years, Tree Leads Today has tested and tweaked its marketing methods, and they continually make improvements in order to stay on the cutting edge. Using a proprietary blend of online and offline marketing methods that has been perfected over the past five years, they are able to generate leads that are high quality and more likely to convert into paying customers for local tree care companies. Companies are assigned a series of zip codes based on their needs and size and based on the availability of zip codes.

"One of the important things that differentiates us is that we work exclusively with tree care companies," Dowd continues. "Our team is focused entirely on generating leads for our tree care clients, and we know this industry inside and out. For local tree companies, our in-depth industry expertise is comparable to what you would expect from a large marketing firm with huge staff and a much bigger budget - the type of firm that would be beyond reach cost wise for many of these companies. We partner with one only company who receives a series of zip codes, and smaller companies are able to benefit from the expertise of our team and the efficient and cost-effective marketing methodologies we have developed."

There are several key benefits of the tree leads today program that make it stand out from other marketing companies:
* Clients pay only for the leads that they receive;
* Unlike many of the large home service leads providers, leads are 100% exclusive to the client - this means that there is never any worry about getting into a bidding war with competitors;
* Leads are geo-targeted by zip code, which saves companies significantly on travel costs and time, allowing them to work more efficiently. As a result, they are able to effectively double the number of estimates and jobs they are able to secure;
* Leads start coming in usually within one to two weeks after the program is implemented;
* There are no long-term contracts to sign - everything is month-to-month.

"When you sign on with a typical marketing company, you are the one who is usually asked to take all of the risks. We treat this relationship like a true partnership - an 'at will' partnership where either side can walk away at any time if it no longer makes sense to work together. And because our clients receive a series of zip codes/territories that are exclusive and completely locked down, they are not afraid to tell others about the success we are delivering. This has ignited something of a grassroots movement."

With the exponential growth Tree Leads Today is experiencing, territories are starting to fill up, and in some areas, tree companies are on waiting lists to get into the territories they want.

"Given the growth we've seen, we are starting to get waiting lists. There are still a lot of available territories out there, but if you want to get the zip codes you want, it is best to get in touch with us sooner rather than later."

Bill Shipp is the vice president of commercial banking for the People's Bank and Trust, a bank that specializes in providing best in class equipment financing for tree services companies in the Delaware Valley.

Equipment financing can be a risky business, but Bill says he is a lot more confident about the deal when a tree company is working with Tree Leads Today: "I love working with tree care companies that partner with Tree Leads Today, because I know that these companies will benefit greatly from the significant growth in revenue they receive from the leads TLT generates."

For more information about Tree Leads Today, go to http://www.treeleadstoday.com

About Tree Leads Today:

Tree Leads Today was co-founded by Don Dowd and Jason Lomberg, two highly accomplished marketing experts. Don has owned several businesses in the home care industry, and he previously owned and operated his own tree care company. Don has built his success on innovative marketing strategies that help set him apart from the competition, and he has built upon these strategies in helping to develop a cutting-edge propriety marketing program for the tree care industry. Jason is an award-winning web development and internet marketing professional with over two decades of online marketing experience.

In late 2015, Jason and Don joined forces to establish Tree Leads Today, a unique marketing and lead generation service focused on eliminating client risk and delivering customers on a pay-per-lead basis. In 2020, Chris Dowd became a partner in Tree Leads Today. Over his career, Chris has worked in several industries within corporate America, and he is an expert at developing and implementing processes that maximize efficiencies and produce a higher return on investment.

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Tree Leads Today has grown more than five-fold during the past year, which its founders say is a strong testament to the effectiveness of their tree marketing program.

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