My Backyard

Tree Service Company in Dunlap, Illinois

5(2 reviews)
(309) 657-0571PO Box 67, Dunlap, IL 61525View on Yelp
My Backyard - tree service in Dunlap, IL

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About My Backyard

My Backyard is a Dunlap, Illinois-based service provider holding a perfect 5.0 rating, earned across 2 reviews, covering both tree services and pest control. Dunlap sits in the northern part of Peoria County, where wooded residential lots are common and trees often grow large and close to homes along established streets. The combination of tree care and pest control under one provider reflects a real understanding of how these two issues connect, since unhealthy or damaged trees frequently attract wood-boring insects and other pests. Homeowners in this area looking for a provider who thinks beyond just cutting and hauling will find this dual focus useful.

Services

Tree Services
Pest Control

Services & Process

On the tree side, My Backyard handles the work most homeowners need, including trimming back overgrowth, removing dead or dangerous trees, and assessing tree health before problems get serious. The pest control service extends naturally into tree care because insects like emerald ash borers, bark beetles, and carpenter ants can kill otherwise healthy trees from the inside out. Catching a pest infestation early often means treating the tree and saving it rather than removing it entirely. This integrated approach, looking at a tree's health from both a structural and a biological standpoint, gives customers a more complete picture of what's actually going on in their yard.

Service Area

My Backyard serves Dunlap and the surrounding northern Peoria County communities, including Edwards, Chillicothe, and the northern Peoria metro area. Their location in Dunlap puts them close to the wooded residential developments along the Kickapoo Creek corridor that make up much of the area's landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my tree has an emerald ash borer infestation?
Signs of emerald ash borer include S-shaped galleries under the bark, D-shaped exit holes about the size of a pencil eraser, and thinning canopy starting at the top of the tree. If your tree is an ash and you're seeing any of these signs, having a professional look at it quickly gives you the best chance of treatment options still being viable.
Can a pest-infested tree be saved, or does it always need to come down?
Whether a tree can be saved depends on how far the infestation has progressed and which pest is involved. Trees caught in the early stages of an emerald ash borer or bark beetle infestation can often be treated with systemic insecticides, but trees that have lost significant canopy or structural integrity are usually better removed.
Does pest control for trees involve spraying near my garden or lawn?
Tree pest treatments often use targeted systemic applications that go directly into the soil at the base of the tree or are injected into the trunk, which minimizes exposure to surrounding plants and lawn areas. Your provider should explain exactly what method they plan to use and any precautions for kids or pets.
How often should I have my trees trimmed in Dunlap?
Most healthy trees benefit from trimming every 3 to 5 years to remove dead wood, improve structure, and keep branches away from rooflines and power lines. Trees near structures or with known pest pressure may need more frequent attention.
What's the best time of year to prune trees in central Illinois?
Late winter or early spring, just before new growth begins, is generally the best time to prune most trees because wounds close faster as the tree enters its growing season. For oaks specifically, summer pruning is sometimes recommended to avoid attracting beetles that spread oak wilt.
Can you treat the surrounding trees if one tree on my property had a pest problem?
Yes, and it's often worth doing, since many tree pests spread from tree to tree and a treated or removed tree doesn't stop the pressure from neighboring infested trees. A professional assessment can identify which surrounding trees are at risk and what preventative or active treatments make sense.

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