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Jim Hyland

U.S.
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returns 01/05/2010
Expertise

I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.

Experience in the area

34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.

BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology
Registered Forester
Certified Pesticide Appicator

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Karen11/16/091010Thanks, Jim. You're time is greatly appreciated .....
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Recent Answers from Jim Hyland

2009-11-18 Kill Willows:

For the stump treatment you use the undiluted Roundup right from the container --make sure the container is not Ready To Use (RTU). RTU is already mixed for foliage spraying. For the foliage treatment

2009-11-18 Cottonwood trees:

You are not going to like my answer. The trees need to be left alone. They were there before the buildings and in my opinion add to the landscape not detract. The root of the tree also help stabilize the

2009-11-18 sycamore tree removal:

The first question I would have is-- Why do you want to remove it? Is it dying , causing problem with the roots and the driveway or sidewalk, etc. It took a long time to get this tree to this size and

2009-11-17 Topping trees:

Do not top the trees--this will cause major problems to the tree and could kill the trees. The branches that are hitting the house can be pruned back to the trunk and this will solve that problem. For

2009-11-15 Autumn Blaze Maple:

Do not top the tree--in fact topping of any tree is not good for the tree. Any pruning should be done to the lower limbs never to the top limbs. A tree this young needs no pruning let it grow to see what

 

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