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Mountain pine beetle infestation damage showing dead and dying lodgepole pines with rust-red and gray needles in Jefferson County.

Winter Pine Beetle Identification: Your Best Chance to Protect Colorado Pines

Nov 18, 2025

Colorado winters don’t stop pine beetles—they just hide them. Discover how to spot the warning signs and protect your pines before summer swarms begin.

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Intense Colorado forest fire burning through dense pine trees during wildfire season

When to Start Your 2026 Colorado Fire Mitigation to Maximize Upcoming Insurance Changes

Oct 20, 2025

Colorado fire mitigation rules are changing in 2026. Create defensible space, document mitigation work, and protect your home while lowering insurance costs

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Aspen tree trunk displaying classic cytospora canker symptoms with orange bark discoloration and canker formation in Colorado foothills.

Is Your Tree Dying? How to Identify and Manage Cytospora Canker in Colorado

Sep 22, 2025

Tree branches dying? Bark peeling off? You might be dealing with cytospora canker. Get expert diagnosis and treatment in Colorado’s foothills.

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Wasp on tree bark searching for honeydew from tree pests in Colorado foothills yard.

Why Wasps Are Attracted to Your Trees (And How to Stop Them)

Aug 25, 2025

Wasps in trees ruining your Colorado yard? You’re treating the wrong problem. Discover what’s really attracting them & how LAM Tree stops it at the source.

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Distant hillside in Colorado with large plumes of wildfire smoke rising into the sky.

Why Wildfire Risk Is Increasing in Evergreen, CO & Surrounding Areas

Jul 9, 2025

Evergreen ranks #1 for wildfire risk in Colorado. Learn what’s driving it – and how Jefferson County & LAM Tree can help protect your property year-round.

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Close up photo of yellow and gray lichen species covering tree trunk

Lichen on Trees in Colorado: Good or Bad for Tree Health?

Jun 23, 2025

Is crusty moss-like growth appearing on your trees? Discover what lichen is, why it appears, whether it’s harmful, and when to call a Certified Arborist.

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Everything You Need to Know (And More) About Mountain Pine Beetles

May 15, 2025

Colorado’s most destructive tree killer is back. Know what to look for and how to keep mountain pine beetles from turning your trees into wildfire fuel.

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A group of aspen and evergreen trees on a cloudy, winter day near Evergreen, CO.

Winter Drought: How It Damages Trees & Plants in Colorado

Mar 6, 2025

Learn how to protect your Colorado landscape from winter drought stress. Find out which plants are most at risk and how to keep your trees hydrated this winter.

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An aspen grove in Colorado’s front range, showing frost cracks in the bark of many trees.

Frost Cracks: Why Colorado Trees Split So Loudly in Winter

Feb 4, 2025

Ever hear loud cracking noises from your trees on cold winter nights? Learn why frost cracks happen and how to protect your Colorado trees from winter damage.

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An evergreen tree covered in snow in the foothills just west of Denver, CO.

Winter Tree Pruning & Removal Benefits in Denver’s Foothills

Jan 9, 2025

Why wait for spring? Winter tree pruning and removal in Denver’s foothills saves time, money, and future headaches. Take advantage of the off-season today!

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