You will be receiving phone calls from us in the coming week about Sudden Oak Death or SOD. While some of our clients do already treat their Oaks for SOD on a yearly schedule with us, many of you do not. So, here’s some valuable information about Sudden Oak Death that you will want to consider when we give you a call:
– There is no cure for Sudden Oak Death. But early detection is essential for control over the disease. We live in an infected area, so it has already caused major damage on trees in the forests here.
– When we spray your Oaks to protect against SOD, it is for protection against SOD. Much like one takes vitamins to build up our body against diseases, our SOD treatment helps prevent SOD from infecting your Oak trees. We use a foliar spray that is organic and non-toxic.
– This is a great article and website about diagnosing SOD on your trees. It shows pictures and gives suggestions on what to look for. One IMPORTANT thing to note is that if you have California Bay Laurels on your property that are near your Oaks, they are known carriers of SOD. If there are dead tips on the Bay Laurels, this could be a sign that you may have SOD.
– If you have never had your Oaks looked at for Sudden Oak Death, please give our office a call and we will have a certified arborist come and take a look.