TurnKey Tree Removal has announced the launch of a dedicated termite treatment service for trees and woody landscape plants across its Louisiana service area. The service is designed to detect and address termite activity in living trees before structural damage progresses to the point of requiring removal, and is now available to residential and commercial property owners across 13 communities the company serves in the state.
The announcement comes as Louisiana property owners enter the spring season, which tree care professionals identify as the period of highest termite activity in the region. The state is home to the Formosan subterranean termite, a species that researchers have documented as particularly damaging to urban tree canopies due to its large colony sizes and aggressive foraging behavior. According to TurnKey Tree Removal, trees that appear healthy on the exterior can sustain significant internal damage from termite activity before visible signs emerge, making early treatment intervention an important factor in long-term tree preservation. The company said it developed the service specifically in response to the frequency with which termite-related tree damage appears in its service area during inspection calls.
"Trees in this region face termite pressure that is different from what property owners in most other states deal with," a company spokesperson said. "By the time a tree shows external evidence of termite activity, the interior structural damage is often already advanced. The treatment service is designed to address infestations earlier in that progression, before removal becomes the only remaining option."
The termite treatment service at TurnKey Tree Removal begins with a ground-level inspection of the tree and surrounding soil to assess the presence and extent of termite activity. Technicians examine the root flare, trunk, and primary limb structure for entry points, frass deposits, mud tubes, and other physical indicators of infestation. Treatment is then applied based on the findings from that inspection, targeting active colonies and establishing a protective barrier around the root zone and trunk base. The company said the specific treatment method selected depends on the species of tree, the severity of the infestation, and the proximity of the affected tree to structures or other vegetation on the property.
TurnKey Tree Removal noted that the termite treatment service operates as part of its broader tree preservation approach. The company said that removal is not always the appropriate response when termite activity is detected, and that treatment followed by ongoing monitoring can extend the viable life of affected trees in many cases. That determination depends on the structural condition of the tree at the time of assessment and whether the damage has compromised the tree's ability to remain stable under normal load conditions.
The service joins TurnKey Tree Removal's existing portfolio, which includes tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, stump removal, fertilization, planting, planting planning, preservation, and support systems installation. The company said the addition of termite treatments reflects its focus on offering property owners a complete range of tree care options across the full lifecycle of a tree.
The termite treatment service is available across all 13 communities in the company's service area, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Harahan, River Ridge, Laplace, Slidell, Mandeville, Madisonville, Covington, Hammond, Baton Rouge, and St. Rose. Property owners can reach TurnKey Tree Removal through the company's website at turnkeytreeremoval.com to schedule an inspection.
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For more information about TurnKey Tree Removal, contact the company here:
TurnKey Tree Removal
Leonard Roesler
(504) 565-2705
info@turnkeytreeremoval.com
New Orleans, LA
