Winter Moth Caterpillar

If you’ve noticed the wide expanse of leafless trees along the highway as you drive toward Cape Cod, you have seen the result of winter moth caterpillar’s voracious appetite. The caterpillar has caused widespread defoliation of many deciduous tree species including:...

Broadleaf and Grassy Weeds

CRABGRASS Ask any lawn care professional what the hardest aspect of their lawn care program is, and I’m sure you’ll get the same answer: crabgrass. This annoying weed is extremely virulent, especially in times of drought.  Cool-season grasses like...

Get Your Trees & Shrubs Off to a Healthy Start

Did you know that the average life span of an ornamental landscape plant is a mere 7 years? Considering how many thousands of dollars are invested in plantings around most homes it is a wonder that consumers don’t put more effort into the planting and...

Caterpillar Control

Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Aside from our regular program of services, Emerald Acres provides tall tree spraying to control gypsy moth caterpillars, tent caterpillars and fall webworms.  Pressure from the gypsy moth caterpillar has abated over the past few...