As temperatures drop and natural food sources become scarce, deer start searching for easy meals — and that often means your yard. From young trees to shrubs and ornamentals, deer can cause serious damage during the fall and winter months.

Fortunately, there’s an effective, professional solution that works all season long: DeerPro™ Repellent. At Galaxy Tree Service, we use this proven, long-lasting treatment to keep deer from browsing on your valuable landscape plants — safely and effectively.

Why Deer Are a Problem in Fall and Winter

When snow covers the ground and foliage disappears, deer rely on whatever vegetation they can find — including your landscaping. They often feed on the tender bark, buds, and shoots of trees and shrubs, causing:

• Stripped bark on young trees (which can lead to girdling and death)
• Broken branches or stems on shrubs and ornamentals
• Damaged flower beds and landscaping investments
• Long-term stress that weakens plants before spring growth

Even small herds can devastate a yard overnight. And once deer discover a reliable food source, they’ll keep coming back — unless you take steps to stop them.

What Makes DeerPro™ Different

Unlike store-bought sprays that wash away after a few rains, DeerPro™ Repellent is a professional-grade, EPA-registered formula designed for long-lasting protection. It provides a dual defense:

1. Taste Repellent: Makes plant material unappealing to deer after contact.
2. Scent Barrier: Creates an odor (undetectable to humans) that discourages deer from approaching in the first place.

With a single application, DeerPro™ provides up to six months of protection — even through snow, rain, and freezing temperatures. It’s ideal for use in:

• Residential and commercial landscapes
• Tree farms and nurseries
• Parks and natural areas

This makes it a trusted solution for protecting your investment in trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants throughout the harsh Michigan winter.

Safe for Trees, Pets, and the Environment

DeerPro™ is formulated to be tough on deer but gentle on your plants and property. It’s non-toxic, biodegradable, and safe for use around pets and wildlife when applied correctly.

At Galaxy Tree Service, our certified technicians apply DeerPro™ evenly and precisely to ensure complete coverage without overspray or harm to your landscape.

When to Apply DeerPro™

The best time to apply DeerPro™ is late fall or early winter, before the ground freezes. This ensures your trees and shrubs are protected before deer browsing peaks.

For properties with heavy deer traffic, a follow-up application in early spring can extend protection into the growing season when new buds and shoots are most vulnerable.

Professional Application Makes the Difference

While DIY repellents can help temporarily, professional application ensures consistent coverage and lasting results. At Galaxy Tree Service, we tailor our DeerPro™ treatment to your property, focusing on the plants most at risk — like fruit trees, evergreens, and ornamentals.

Our team uses specialized equipment and expertise to provide even, efficient coverage that protects your landscape all season long.

Protect Your Landscape This Winter with Galaxy Tree Service

Don’t let deer undo your hard work and investment in your landscape. Keep your property protected with DeerPro™ Repellent — a trusted, professional-grade solution applied by the experts at Galaxy Tree Service.

Call (855) 648-7337 or visit 🌐 galaxytree.com to schedule your DeerPro™ Repellent application today!

Your trees will thank you — and the deer will move on. 🦌🌿

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Do your magnolia trees start the year as showpieces, only to become sticky, messy, and unhealthy by midsummer? If so, magnolia scale may be the culprit. This common pest is one of the most destructive insects to attack magnolia trees, and if left untreated, it can cause significant long-term damage.

Magnolia scale is a type of soft scale insect that attaches itself to twigs and branches. These insects feed by sucking sap from the tree, essentially draining its energy reserves. As they feed, they excrete a sugary substance called honeydew. While it may sound harmless, honeydew quickly creates big problems. It coats leaves, branches, and even nearby surfaces, attracting pests like wasps, flies, and ants. It also fosters the growth of black sooty mold, which further diminishes the tree’s appearance and ability to photosynthesize.

The combination of sap loss and secondary issues can severely weaken a magnolia tree over time. Left untreated, infestations can cause stunted growth, reduced flowering, and in extreme cases, decline or death. What starts as a nuisance becomes a serious threat to the health and beauty of your landscape.

The good news is that magnolia scale can be effectively managed—especially with well-timed treatments. Fall is considered the best time of year to treat magnolia scale because the insects are in their vulnerable crawler stage. This makes treatments much more effective at preventing the problem from returning the following year.

Professional arborists use targeted horticultural oils and systemic treatments to disrupt the life cycle of the pest while protecting the tree. With consistent monitoring and treatment, your magnolia can regain its health and continue to be the star of your landscape.

Don’t let magnolia scale rob your yard of its beauty. A professional inspection and treatment this fall can stop the mess before it starts, ensuring your magnolia thrives for years to come.

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August often brings sudden summer storms with strong winds, heavy rain, and even lightning a dangerous combination for your trees and property. Taking proactive steps now can prevent major damage later.

Common Storm Hazards: Weak or dead limbs, dense canopies, and poor tree structure make trees more susceptible to breakage. Overextended limbs near structures or power lines are especially dangerous.

Preventative Measures: Professional pruning can reduce wind resistance and remove hazardous branches. Tree cabling and bracing can add stability to trees with multiple trunks or weak attachments. It’s also important to identify signs of internal decay or root damage, which often go unnoticed until a tree falls.

Our team at Galaxy Tree Service offers thorough tree risk assessments and emergency services. A pre-storm checkup can save you thousands in storm damage repairs.

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