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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE

Last night, Gov. Sisolak ordered a 30 day closure of all nonessential businesses throughout Nevada in an effort to combat the rapid transmission of the coronavirus or “COVID19” in our state. Businesses considered as “essential services” are exempt from the order.

Landscapers and tree care services are partners during this critical time in assisting in the protection of public health and public safety. We protect homes, businesses and communities by performing services necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, essential activities and essential businesses. Pruning and tree removals are also critical services of our industry to prevent safety hazards, property damage, and reduce the risk of injuries. Well maintained landscapes of our homes, businesses, parks and communities contributes to our collective well-being and morale during this very difficult time.

Rest assured, First Choice Tree Service is aggressively following the CDC’s guidelines to prevent the transmission of COVID19, both in our field operations and in our offices. We have put policies in place to ensure social distancing with our customers and within our staff. We are committed to doing our part as a company, as individuals and as Nevadans to stop the transmission of COVID19. We sincerely appreciate your continued trust in First Choice Tree Service.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM FIRST CHOICE TREE SERVICE REGARDING THE COVID19 PANDEMIC

While First Choice Tree Service is committed to continuing to deliver quality tree care services to local communities and businesses, our top priority is the health, safety and well-being of our customers, our employees and their families. We understand and share in your concerns during this difficult time.

First Choice Tree Service is taking significant steps to assure services to you continue uninterrupted; while following the recommended guidelines of the CDC and WHO to prevent the potential spreading of the virus.  We are utilizing these safe practices in our interactions with our customers, employees and at our facilities.

During this time, First Choice Tree Service will still offer services with limited interaction with our customers via email, phone service and through the internet without compromising customer service excellence. When meeting with our customers or performing services, our representatives and staff will follow strict procedures to keep you safe.

Finally, we want to send heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to you, our customers for your loyalty and trust in First Choice Tree Service. We understand and never take for granted that it’s you that helps us thrive and succeed and makes it possible for our employees to take care of their families in these difficult times and always. We thank you!

Please feel free to call us at (702) 564-1998 and to continue using our services.

And remember, First Choice is Always Your BEST Choice!

FALLEN TREE EMERGENCIES

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 severe weather event. So fallen trees after such an event is almost to be expected.

Emergency tree services can be expensive. However, you can save money if you can determine whether or not your fallen tree requires prompt attention. Clearly, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. If your fallen tree presents a safety hazard to you or your home, or has fallen on vehicles or is blocking traffic, you’ll need to seek emergency services. Otherwise, if urgency is not a factor, branch or tree removal services can be regularly scheduled (not during extracurricular or overtime hours); avoiding costly emergency service rates.

The best way to know for certain is to call a tree care professional to assess whether your situation is critical and requires immediate attention or if it can be scheduled in the normal course of business, saving you money.

SOUTHERN NEVADA ARBORIST GROUP

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 arborists in the Las Vegas area; which makes him a perfect choice as President of this prestigious group.

But what is “SNAG” you ask? It is a non-profit organization that brings together arborists, other tree care professionals and dedicated tree enthusiasts on a regular basis. Their mission is to provide improved tree care and promote the appreciation of trees at our homes, communities, businesses and around Southern Nevada. We appreciate Mike Cooper’s expertise, knowledge and dedication to his craft. We feel especially honored to have him as a part of the First Choice Tree Service Team!

Visit the link below for more information on SNAG:

http://www.lvsnag.org/

WATER SMART CONVERSIONS

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 desert landscape. Although we exceeded our annual average rainfall total in 2019, we are already tracking behind this year for the same time last year at just .27 inches of rain so far for 2020.

The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) encourages residents of Greater Las Vegas and beyond to be conscientious when it comes to water conservation. Although lush green lawns can be beautiful, they are not sensible or practical for our dry climate. The SNWA offers money savings incentives to convert to water smart landscaping.  Their rebate program has already helped to upgrade more than 193 million square feet to water-efficient landscaping, saving billions of gallons of water. You’ll also see a significant savings on your monthly water bill too. There’s no better time to convert to water smart landscaping! Call us to schedule an appointment with our Landscape Department to help you create a beautiful, desert friendly design just for you!  

Check out SNWA’s website by clicking on the link below:

https://www.snwa.com/rebates/wsl/index.html

TREE INJECTION TECHNOLOGY

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 drift. Tree injection is a more effective method of target precise application of various plant health treatments into the xylem vascular tissue of a tree with the purpose of protecting the tree from various pests, fungal or bacterial issues and/or for the correction of nutrition deficiencies.

While keeping the chemical product sealed in the tree, there’s no exposure to the environment as in spray applications, and there’s no exposure to the soil by drenching it with chemicals, another commonly used method of application. A surgically sealed septum is used to ensure the product stays in the tree and ensures against pests or pathogens entering the tree through the injection site. Depending on the type of application, injection technology can protect a tree for as long as two years. Not only is tree injection safer for the environment, it’s also a much safer for licensed applicators.

First Choice Tree Service offers tree injection services for plant health and uses Arborjet products. For more information, please call our office and ask for our Director of Plant Health Care, Garret Schumer. You can also watch the video below for more information about Arborjet and their tree injection technology.