Catch it Early. Treat it Right. Save the Tree.
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 stopped
Money wasted on wrong treatments targeting the wrong problem
Beneficial insects killed by blanket sprays that do more harm than good
Disease spreading to neighboring trees and shrubs
Years 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 Injections
- Systemic Macro-Trunk Injections
- Systemic Soil Injections
- Bark Sprays
- Foliar Sprays
- Natural 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
Search the list below or use the interactive map to locate your area. Still unsure if your area qualifies for service? Give us a call!
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Bradford, ILBradford, IL
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Dixon, ILDixon, IL
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Granville, ILGranville, IL
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What Neighbors Are Saying
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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.