Recent weather events may have left you with a yard full of dead or dying trees. If you have noticed a loss of leaves or a series of dead branches in your trees, winter is the time to get them checked out, trimmed, or taken out.

Tree Removal Is a Hazardous Business

A tree that has bare branches can be extremely dangerous to work on or around. Once branches start to lose leaves, there could be a lot of dead material in the tree. If you plan to trim such a tree, be very aware of your route away from it.

Perhaps all you plan to do is drag away branches that have already dropped. Be aware that recently dropped branches may be hollow or loaded with insects. If a dead or dying tree is diseased, you may actually pass that disease on to other plants on your property through your gloves or your tools. A dying tree needs to be carefully assessed for the source of the disease or condition before that issue affects other trees in your neighborhood.

Routing Tree Removal Equipment

If you have a large tree that has to be removed, large equipment may have to be brought in. The safest way to trim a large tree with a full canopy is to take weight off of the tree by cutting large branches back to the central trunk.

Skilled tree professionals can safety take weight and bulk off of your trees by rolling large equipment up your driveway, down the nearest alley, or onto your soil when it is firm. Before spring rains leave soil soggy, it’s a good idea to get busy removing trees that have to go.

Prevent Pest Infestations

Hollow, dead trees can become homes for birds and bees. They can also host hornets, wasps, carpenter ants and even termites. The sooner you get a dead or dying tree removed, the better.

If bees are found in a hollow tree in winter, the queen can be moved to a safer location. If wasps and hornets take up residence in a dying or dead tree, they will likely come back next year and build a nest near the tree. This means that your outbuildings and even your attic can become a nesting spot for these dangerous insects. Get the tree out before stinging insects move in.

A professional tree removal service can lower your risk of injury and keep pests from nesting on your property. Make an appointment with South Coast Outdoor Service in Mobile, AL to reduce the risks that can come from tree removal of dead and dying trees on your property. We can help you determine the next best step for removal on your property before a tree becomes dangerous to people and property.