Posts by Toso Bozic

Learn how to identify black knot in trees and how to manage it, with a handy fact sheet by Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

While the recent rains have definitely helped, the effect of the prolonged drought on trees in the Peace Region is still very much apparent. Learn how to effectively manage drought and your trees, with these watering considerations from Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

Aphids are one of the most frequently encountered insects on trees, shrubs, and garden plants. These small, sap-sucking insects cause damage to a wide range of trees, impacting their health, growth, and overall productivity. Learn how to identify and eradicate this pest with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

The native spruce beetle is known for its devastating impact on large boreal spruce forests, causing tree mortality rates exceeding 90% in infested areas. Learn how to recognize and eradicate an infestation in your trees with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

Fireblight is a destructive bacterial disease that widely affects plants in the Rosacrae family, such as apples, pears, cherries, raspberries etc. and remains a significant threat to fruit production worldwide.

Cytospora Canker is a pervasive and damaging disease notable on spruce species. Learn more about this pest with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic. 

The Yellow-Headed Spruce Sawfly is a pest native to Alberta, causing significant damage to young spruce trees across the Prairie Provinces. 

Planting trees too deep is a common and often overlooked mistake that can have serious, long-term consequences for tree health and longevity. 

Spruce Beetle occurrences are becoming more common. Learn how to identify a Spruce Beetle infestation in your trees.

Choosing the right site for trees is important for tree survival and growth. Learn how to conduct a site assessment with Tree Expert, Toso Bozic.