Tree Borer Treatment in Fort Worth, TX - Fort Worth Arborist Co.

Your Cottonwood Borer Beetle Treatment Experts

Have you noticed holes in your oak, willow, poplar or cottonwood trees? Have you seen sawdust material around the base of your tree? If yes, you need to act quickly.

These are the most common signs that a cottonwood borer beetle has infested your tree. This beetle, also called Plectrodera Scalator, targets trees that are already stressed or damaged. They hollow the trees from the inside slowly. If ignored, it can weaken your tree and lead to its permanent decline.

At Fort Worth Arborist Co., our ISA-certified experts know how to help your tree recover. We offer targeted tree borer treatment. We inspect your trees, confirm the issue, and create a custom plan to stop the tree borer damage.

How We Save Your Trees

For over 20 years, we’ve helped Fort Worth residents keep their trees healthy. When you call us for tree borer treatment, our ISA-certified arborists check for entry holes, frass (sawdust-like debris), and damage under the bark. If cottonwood borer beetles are confirmed, we treat your tree with professional-grade solutions without harming your tree or nearby plants.

In addition to checking borers in trees, we also offer services like root flare exposure, soil aeration, and fertilization. If we find any other issues, we’ll recommend follow-up care to strengthen your tree.

When you work with us, you get:

On-site inspection by certified arborists
Borer-specific treatment plans
Safe, effective insecticide applications
Soil and root zone assessment
Preventive care for long-term tree health

When Do You Need Tree Borer Treatment

Cottonwood borer beetles tunnel into the tree trunks and branches, weakening your tree’s vascular system from within. Over time, the damage reaches almost every part of the tree and leads to death. However, professional tree borer treatment can help you prevent that from happening.

If your tree shows any of these signs, call our professional arborists immediately:

Small round or oval holes in the bark.
Sawdust or frass near the base of the tree.
Thinning canopy or dead limbs.
Bark peeling or falling off.
A weak or dying tree.

Fort Worth Arborist Co. offers personalized treatment for killing tree borers. Our team diagnoses the extent of the damage and recommends a solution accordingly.

Fort Worth’s Tree Borer Treatment Experts

We’ve been treating tree borers in North Texas for over 20 years. Our solutions are based on careful inspections and science-backed treatments. We know how to identify the signs of cottonwood borer beetle infestations early.

Fort Worth Arborist Co. is:

ISA Certified: Our arborists are trained and certified to handle tree borers the right way.
Licensed and Insured: We protect you and your property.
Friendly: We answer questions, explain everything clearly, and treat your yard like it’s our own.
Professional: We show up on time, get the job done right, and leave no mess behind.
ANSI A300 Standards: Our team always follows ANSI A300 Standards when it comes to tree care.
Locally Owned and Operated: We know Fort Worth trees, soil, and pests like the back of our hand.
One-Stop Shop: From borer treatment to soil care and tree removal, we do it all.

Why Tree Borer Treatment?

Tree borer treatment stops the beetles that destroy your trees from the inside out. Acting quickly can prevent holes, dead wood, and limb loss and keep your tree strong and full.

The proper treatment can:

Save Your Tree: Stop the pests before they kill the tree.
Prevent Tree Damage: Catching the problem early avoids branch loss and structural failure.
Protect Property Value: Healthy trees boost curb appeal and property worth.
Maintain Tree Health: Targeted treatment keeps your tree strong and stress-free.
Boost Tree Lifespan: Treating borers can add years to your tree’s life.

Meet Our Happy Clients

One of our neighbor's oak trees had oak wilt, so we called Fort Worth Arborist Co to have them check our trees for problems. They came out the next week and checked our trees and a number of our neighbors' trees as well. Then we received a detailed report via email...at no charge! Excellent company...would highly recommend them any time.

I have sought FTW Arborist's services multiple times over the years and they never disappoint. Our front trees are maples, not native to Texas. They've...

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Don’t Let Tree Borers Take Over Your Yard

Need treatment for tree borers? Call 817-975-0180 or book your inspection online. We’ll check your tree, treat the infestation, and nurse it back to full health.

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FAQs

1. How to get rid of tree borers?

You need a certified arborist to apply the right insecticide or systemic treatment based on the type of borer and tree. If you see borers in your trees, call 817-975-0180 to book an inspection.

2. How much does borer treatment cost?

It depends on the tree size, level of infestation, and number of trees. Contact us for a personalized quote.

3. What are signs of tree borer damage?

Look for small holes in the bark, sawdust at the base, wilting branches, or bark that’s peeling away.

4. Can a tree recover from borer damage?

Yes, if caught early. With proper treatment and care, many trees can survive and stay healthy.

5. What trees do cottonwood borer beetles attack?

They mostly target cottonwood, poplar, and willow trees, which are common across Fort Worth and North Texas.

6. When is the best time to treat tree borers?

Late spring to early summer is the right time. This is when borer larvae are active and most vulnerable to treatment.

7. Do tree borers spread to other trees?

Yes, if untreated, borers can move from one infested tree to nearby healthy trees, especially if they’re the same species.

8. How long does tree borer treatment take to work?

Some treatments start working within days, but the final results depend on how widespread the damage is. Most trees need follow-up care.

9. Are tree borers harmful to people or pets?

Tree borers don’t pose a direct risk to humans or pets, but falling limbs from weakened trees can be dangerous.

10. Can I prevent tree borers in the future?

Yes, regular inspections, proper pruning, and maintaining tree health can help prevent future infestations. We offer yearly maintenance plans to help with that.