Monday, August 29, 2016

Reduce Mosquitoes And Reduce Zika In South Florida


While ants can certainly ruin your picnic by going after your food, mosquitoes make things worse by making YOU their food. Mosquitoes are best known for the habits of the adult females which often feed on blood to help generate their eggs. Adult mosquitoes prefer to be most active from dusk until dawn but can become active with sufficient cloud cover or in dark shady areas. They do not prefer to be active in the sunshine since they may desiccate and die.

Several of the mosquito species found in Florida are capable of transmitting diseases to humans, horses, and other animals. Symptoms of these illnesses can range from mild to very severe. Mosquito-borne diseases are diseases that can be spread through the bite of mosquitoes. These diseases may be caused by a virus, also known as arboviruses, or can be caused by parasites.

Aquatic habitats abound in our state, making it home to dozens of mosquito pest species. There are currently 80 species of mosquitoes known to occur or have been identified from various collections in Florida, more than any other state. Mosquitoes are attracted to moisture, heat and certain smells, like perfumes, scented soaps and lotions. Their bites can cause allergic reactions and transmit diseases, like West Nile virus. Asian tiger and yellow fever mosquitoes, which are commonly found in the Southeast, can spread the chikungunya virus.

Mosquito-borne diseases found in Florida include West Nile virus disease, Eastern equine encephalitis, and St. Louis encephalitis. Many other mosquito-borne diseases are found in different parts of the world, and can be brought back to Florida if infected people or animals are bitten by mosquitoes while in Florida. Some examples of these diseases include chikungunya fever, dengue fever, malaria, yellow fever, and Rift Valley fever.


The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, which can breed in a pool of water as small as a bottle cap and usually bite in daytime. The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, takes several bites for each blood meal and prefers biting people; it accounts for most Zika infections. This mosquito is common in the United States typically only in Florida and along the Gulf Coast, although it has been found as far north as Connecticut in hot weather.
Our technicians are trained to provide superior service that results in a significant decline in mosquito populations. We use proven products to provide long-lasting mosquito control, which means we can make fewer visits to your home. With our service, your family can spend more time enjoying the outdoors and less time worrying about the nuisance of mosquitoes.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 


ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate
Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045
Martin County: 772-546-0811
Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533
Broward County: 954-968-1045
Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.
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Friday, July 29, 2016

Mosquito Treatment In South Florida


When we think of dangerous animals what comes to mind might be sharks, tigers, bears, perhaps snakes or alligators. But what is the most dangerous creature on earth? Without question the answer is: the mosquito. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquito-borne diseases, including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue and encephalitis.

Though mosquitoes can be found in the most far off and exotic locales there are you are just as likely to encounter them in your own yard, perhaps even in your home. Malaria has occurred in the United States, and still does on rare occasions. Mosquitoes capable of carrying and transmitting malaria still inhabit most parts of this country. And an influx of malaria-infected persons has produced localized malaria transmission in some areas of the United States.

Female mosquitoes can be particular about whose blood they consume, with each species having its own preferences. Most mosquitoes attack birds and mammals, though some feed on the blood of reptiles and amphibians. Only female mosquitoes bite, because a blood meal is usually required for egg laying. All male mosquitoes, and the females of a few species, do not bite. They feed on nectar and other plant juices instead of blood.

Perhaps the best means of controlling mosquitoes is to deny them a place to develop. This is source reduction, the elimination of water from places where mosquitoes lay eggs. This can be accomplished by draining ponds, ditches, backwaters and lagoons, and by keeping water out of natural and artificial containers. Each of us has an obligation to make sure our properties are free of mosquito-breeding sites, such as stagnant ponds, poorly maintained swimming pools, tree holes, abandoned tires, bird baths, buckets or other debris in which water accumulates.

You Can Help Control Mosquitoes in Your Own Backyard. When you spend time outdoors, you do not want to worry about the possibility of mosquitoes biting you or your family. To reduce mosquito populations, identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites around homes and neighborhoods.

To reduce the mosquitoes around your property, follow these helpful tips and guidelines. Inspect your roof for leaks, and keep an eye out for leaking outdoor faucets and air conditioning units. Repair any leaks to eliminate the possibility of standing water. Throw away or store any items that can accumulate standing water. If these items are used frequently, they should be stored upside-down. Clean gutters frequently. Debris can clog and obstruct water flow from your roof, causing gutters to fill up with standing water. Clean your swimming pool regularly and keep it chlorinated. Pool covers, which can also collect water and debris, should be cleaned as well.


ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate
Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045
Martin County: 772-546-0811
Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533
Broward County: 954-968-1045
Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.
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Monday, June 27, 2016

Root Pruning In South Florida


Established trees that have been growing in the ground have roots that reach out far beyond the branches or drip line. These long branches are used by the tree to anchor and support it. However most of the small feeder roots, which bring in food and nutrients to the tree, are likely to be found growing off the main roots at some distance from the tree itself.

Root systems are vital to the health and longevity of trees. All plants need water, oxygen, and nutrients. These are most readily available near the soil surface where precipitation infiltrates the soil and oxygen from the atmosphere diffuses into the porous soil. Most roots, therefore, especially the important, tiny, absorbing roots, proliferate near the soil surface. 

The majority of a large tree’s roots are in the upper 18"-24" of soil. When space is available, roots can spread two to three times further than the branches. Tree roots are often associated with situations that cause damage to structures, pavements, and utilities. In almost every case, roots are not the cause of the problem.

When a tree is dug for moving and transplanting, generally the root ball taken is only the circumference of the drip line, sometimes less. To encourage the development of feeder roots closer to the drip line, root pruning is done. Root pruning is also sometimes used to maintain a dwarfed size and to encourage flowering of a fruit tree or slow to bloom vine, such as wisteria.

When moving a tree, you must sever the long, large roots that anchor the tree to the ground. These roots are not the roots that bring nutrients to the tree. The smaller, feeder roots, that bring nutrients to the tree, usually grow some way from the tree, off the main roots.

When you move the tree, you usually only move the area near the root ball, which does not include most of the feeder roots. To cause new feeder roots to grow, you cut the roots all the way around the tree. You need to prune the tree roots early enough to give the tree time to recover from the root pruning to grow a new supply of feeder roots that will support the tree when moved. The time required depends up the size and species.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS


ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate
Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045
Martin County: 772-546-0811
Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533
Broward County: 954-968-1045
Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

RECOMMEND ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE


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Monday, May 30, 2016

2016 Hurricane Season Forecast In South Florida

The 2016 Hurricane Season is upon us. The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season is likely to be much more active than the 2015 Hurricane season. In fact, this season could be the most active hurricane season since 2012. In addition, it appears that we will see longer lasting tropical storm activity this year as well as more hurricane activity this season as compared to the last few years.

With that said, the forecast for the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season continues to be a very difficult one due to many factors that may be in favor for a very active season but other ones may cause it to be quite inactive. As always only time will tell.
The numbers have been projected as possibly including 11 more named storms (we have already seen the development of Alex back in January), 8 of those storms becoming hurricanes and 3 of those hurricanes becoming major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher on the Saffir-Simpson scale). 

It continues to look very likely that we will transition into neutral conditions as we head into summer and then into La Nina conditions by late this summer or early this autumn. All of the model guidance continues to support this forecast and it is now inevitable that we will have La Nina conditions by Autumn, if not before then.
The European model guidance’s tropical activity forecast is forecasting enhanced tropical cyclone activity near the US East Coast, across the western Gulf Coast and across the Yucatan Peninsula. In addition, the European model guidance is also forecasting below average activity across the central and eastern Atlantic.

At Zimmerman Tree Service we are prepared to weather the upcoming storm season with you. Your valuable trees may be in serious trouble...

HERE'S HOW WE HELP PREVENT STORM DAMAGE:
Tree service cabling and bracing Wellington, Florida
Protect your trees from storms with proper pruning
Proper Pruning - Pruning trees at this time of year is important. It will benefit the lawn and shrubs underneath. Tropical plants, for example, require a lot of sunlight. Thinning a tree as opposed to cutting the top off provides sunlight all year long.
Environmentally Correct Fertilization - Plants in stress caused by heat, wind, cold, drought and deluges of rain promote insect and disease problems. A healthy plant is a happy plant. Make sure your plants are well fertilized and properly watered.
Insect Control - Our people are up-to-date on the latest and best procedures in insect and garden pest control. Our expert arborists use a wide range of resources, including physiologists, pathologists, entomologists, horticulturists, and agronomists.
And of course, Zimmerman is very conscious of the environment and works with town, village, city and condo officials to safely control the use of chemicals.

ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE LOCATIONS 

ISA Certified Arborist and ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

Call For an Estimate
Palm Beach County: 561-968-1045
Martin County: 772-546-0811
Boca Raton and Delray Beach: 561-338-3533
Broward County: 954-968-1045
Note: ISA is the International Society of Consulting Arboriculture. ASCA is the American Society of Consulting Arborist.

RECOMMEND ZIMMERMAN TREE SERVICE

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