If you have avocado, sycamore, willow, or certain oak species on your Los Angeles property, there's an invasive beetle you need to know about. The Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) has been spreading through the LA urban forest for years, boring into host trees and introducing a fungal pathogen that blocks the tree's ability to move water and nutrients.
Visible signs include small, round entry holes in the bark, discolored or wet-looking staining around those holes, and progressive dieback in the canopy above. By the time the canopy shows significant distress, the infestation is often advanced. Early identification is critical.
A Sandoval Tree Service has deep familiarity with LA's regulated species and local pest pressures. An ISA Certified Arborist will assess your trees and give you an honest, specific evaluation — not a generic answer. If treatment options exist, you'll know. If removal is the safest path, you'll understand why.
Get your free consultation at https://www.asandovaltreeservice.com/contact-us/ and let's take a look before the problem gets ahead of you.
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