Oak Wilt Management Services in Commerce MI

ISA Certified Arborists

Serving Milford, Commerce, West Bloomfield, White Lake, Clarkston, Novi, Lake Orion and more

Protect Your Trees FromOak Wilt

Oak Wilt Management Services, for Commerce

Oak wilt disease poses a serious threat to oak species across our local landscapes. Our oak wilt management services focus on preserving healthy oaks and halting the spread of oak wilt infection before it devastates your forest health.

Oak wilt is a fungal disease caused by the oak wilt fungus (Bretziella fagacearum) that clogs vessels in infected trees, cutting off water transport and causing rapid decline in oaks.

The disease spreads through two main pathways:

Root grafts connect infected trees to healthy trees underground.

Sap‑feeding beetles carry fungal spores from spore mats or pressure pads onto pruning cuts or wounds in nearby oaks.

White oaks, though susceptible, are more resistant. Their tyloses slow disease progression, giving them a better chance to stay healthy.

ISA Certified Arborist Oak Wilt Management

Key Oak Wilt Management Strategies

Avoid Tree Wounds During the Growing Season

When managing oak wilt, we focus on prevention and containment.

Never prune or wound oak species between mid-April and mid-July, the period when oak wilt is most active. Sap‑feeding beetles are abundant then, and oak wilt spores can rapidly infect freshly cut surfaces.

If tree damage or a wound occurs in this high‑risk time, seal it quickly with latex paint or tree wound paint to block fungal entry.

Fungicide Injections (Tree Injections)

For healthy trees at risk, fungicide injections provide a preventive measure against the progression of oak wilt. While not a cure, this treatment slows the decline and improves the chances of survival.

Trenching and Cutting Root Connections

To manage disease spread through root connections, we install trench lines to sever root grafts and isolate infected trees from healthy ones. This step prevents the fungus from moving underground.

Sanitation & Tree Removal

Removing infected trees, especially those showing spore mats or fungal mats, is a critical sanitation step. Proper tree removal, chipping, or safe burning prevents further spore production and protects the entire forest.

Why Choose Our Tree Service?

As your trusted Tree Care Services provider, we offer a complete approach to oak wilt management rooted in both science and local expertise.

Our team includes ISA-certified arborists who specialize in oak wilt disease and the latest management strategies.

With experience treating oak species across both residential areas and natural forests, we balance proactive treatment with long-term tree health.

We also provide clear, practical advice for tree owners to help prevent the spread of disease before it starts.

A certified arborist will inspect for signs of oak wilt infection or related fungal disease.

Based on our findings, we’ll create a customized management plan that may include fungicide injections, trenching to disrupt root grafts, or tree removal if necessary.

We move quickly to contain the disease and protect the remaining healthy oaks on your property.

Prevention is the most effective way to prevent oak wilt. Let us help protect and preserve your trees.