FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE BLOG
FALLEN TREE EMERGENCIES
Southern Nevada is known for its ferociously windy days. The National Weather Service frequently issues wind advisories in the Greater Las Vegas area. Sustained winds of 30-45 mph with wind gusts of 70 mph or higher are not uncommon, especially when associated with a...
SOUTHERN NEVADA ARBORIST GROUP
Meet Mike Cooper, Certified Arborist, past Trailblazer of the Year Award winner and current President of the Southern Nevada Arborist Group, or more affectionately known as “SNAG”. “Coop” as he’s known by his industry colleagues, is one of the most knowledgeable...
WATER SMART CONVERSIONS
As Southern Nevadans, we must come to the realization as desert dwellers, we live in an arid climate and that we are prone to years of long droughts. All you have to do is look to the bathtub ring around Lake Mead to see the toll years of drought has taken on our...
TREE INJECTION TECHNOLOGY
Tree (or trunk) injection technology is increasingly replacing seasonal spray treatments of trees while providing an invaluable ecological service in landscapes and urban zones by reducing the exposure of topically applied chemicals to the environment from spray...
FCTS INTERNAL PROMOTION
We are pleased to announce the promotion of John Arroyo. John will advocate for First Choice Tree Service in his new Marketing/Business Development position. John joined the company just over a year ago and almost immediately progressed into more marketing oriented...
PLANT HEALTH ON WINDY DAYS
It’s another windy day in Las Vegas. Ever wonder why we call our plant health customers to reschedule their service on windy days? Licensed applicators are mandated by the Nevada Department of Agriculture to strictly follow label instructions without exception on many...
GOING GREEN
First Choice Tree Service is “GOING GREEN” by recycling approximately 99% of the “green waste” that is generated from our tree operations. We process an average of 40 tons of green waste material each day. The waste material is then processed into firewood and wood...
PRUNING YOUNG TREES
Proper pruning during the life span of a tree is important to sustain good health. However, pruning trees when they are younger reduces the amount of large limb removal as they mature. Pruning large branches on mature trees leave large wounds, increasing the tree’s...
WEED CONTROL
Pre or Post? Know the Difference for Weeds in Your Yard Did you know you can prevent weeds from emerging in your lawn and rockscapes? Apply a pre-emergent herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicides work by creating a protective seal around the seeds to prevent germination of...
