Be Proactive in Your Property's Health
Something’s not right with your tree. The leaves are yellowing, there are holes in the bark, branches are dying back, or needles are dropping out of season. You can see it — but you can’t tell what’s causing it, how serious it is, or what to do next.
By the time symptoms are obvious to an untrained eye, the tree may already be in serious decline. And the wrong treatment — or no treatment — can cost you a tree that took 30 years to grow.
Your 3-Step Plan
Three steps. No guesswork. No commitment before you’re ready.
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Fill out our 2-minute form or give us a call at 815-875-8231 to request your online estimate today.
We Diagnose
An ISA Certified Arborist performs a site assessment and identifies the pest, disease, or stressor.
We Treat
A targeted plan using the right technique — from trunk injection to foliar spray.
What's At Stake
Taylor’s Way catches and treats problems before they become irreversible. You always have a Certified Arborist on your side, not a guess-and-spray operator. We prevent the problem and protect pollinators and beneficial insects.
Mature trees lost to pests and diseases that could have been stoppedMoney wasted on wrong treatments targeting the wrong problemBeneficial insects killed by blanket sprays that do more harm than goodDisease spreading to neighboring trees and shrubsYears of landscape investment gone in a single season
Our Approach — Integrated Pest Management
Protecting your trees and shrubs from insects and diseases starts long before any treatment is applied. It begins with plant health — proper pruning, optimal soil conditions, and professional site assessments to catch problems early. When treatment is necessary, we develop a plan using the right tool for the pest, the disease, and the season.
Systemic Micro-Trunk InjectionsSystemic Macro-Trunk InjectionsSystemic Soil InjectionsBark SpraysFoliar SpraysNatural and reduced-risk products
top 10 Insect Pests in Illinois
Hundreds of insect species attack leaves, stems, trunks, branches, roots, and flowers across Illinois landscapes — but not all of them are damaging. Many insects are beneficial pollinators or natural predators of harmful pests. Our arborists are trained to tell the difference and build treatment plans that protect your plants without harming the good ones.
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
Japanese Beetle
Scale Insects
Leaf Miners
Bark Beetles
Leaf Beetles
Flat-Headed Borers
Weevils
Aphids (often misidentified)
Spider Mites (often misidentified)
top 10 Diseases in Illinois
Diseases are abnormalities caused most often by fungi, bacteria, or viruses — but environmental stress plays a major role too. Compaction, drought, temperature extremes, air pollution, high winds, and lightning can all weaken a tree and open the door to disease. Accurate diagnosis is critical to an effective treatment program, and that’s where our expertise matters most.
Needlecast in the Evergreens
Apple Scab
Diplodia Tip Blight
Leaf Spot
Fire Blight
Oak Wilt
Rust Diseases
Anthracnose
Powdery Milder
Phytophythora Root Rot
Plant Health Care & Nutrition
Strong plants resist pests and diseases. Weak ones don’t. That’s why our IPM approach always starts with the foundation — healthy soil and proper nutrition.
We use deep root feeding, macro-infusions, soil amendments, and targeted root care to promote vigor and growth. Macro-infusions work like an IV for your tree, delivering nutrients faster than conventional methods — ideal for addressing issues like chlorosis (iron and manganese deficiency) that cause leaf yellowing in oaks and maples. Deep root feeding delivers nutrients and amendments to strategic sites around the root zone, supporting long-term root development and plant vigor. We recommend yearly fertilizer applications tailored to each property and landscape goal.
Find Your Area
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What Neighbors Are Saying
Real Results, Real Homeowners
I have had Taylors Way come out for the past five years. They always do a great job. Chad was here recently to fertilize, but he also took the time to check to see if the mole issue was under control. I appreciate how he always goes above and beyond.
Really happy with Taylor’s Way Lawn Service. The tech was super helpful and took about 15–20 minutes to answer all our questions and go over everything with us. He gave some great suggestions too, which we really appreciated. Prices were fair and the service was great overall. Definitely recommend!
I have been receiving services from Taylor's Way for several years now, and they always do an amazing job! Matthew was here yesterday to get the season started - he was quick but very thorough! I am looking forward to having a green and lush lawn in a month! Thanks for the great job Matthew!
We have used Taylor’s Way for the last several years. The customer service is always top notch. They take care of our lawn services and also treat and trim our trees. Always professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend them.
Chad showed up at our house and rang the doorbell to introduce himself. I remember his face from years past which speaks a lot about continuing to work for Taylor’s Way. We were leaving the house when he started to application and asked if he remembered the note on the order about doing one pass on the outside of a tree line. Said it was in his notes and saw it. He asked if I had any more questions and went about his job. Great young man!!
Aaron did a great job explaining what was going on with our lawn. It is in pretty bad shape. We are grateful that he cared enough to take the time to go over the issues and he gave my husband some tips on what we could do to help it along with their services. This is our first time using Taylor’s Way after using other companies that did not work out. We will see how it goes.
Let's Get Started
Your trees are too valuable — and the risks too real — to leave in the hands of anyone less than certified. Let’s talk about what your landscape needs.
