In this Spectrum News segment, Mark Livingston from Arborguard Tree Specialists, a Davey company, talks about pruning trees before a storm to reduce damage.  

Posted: October 07, 2022

Now Tropical Storm Ian could cause widespread tree damage in North Carolina. The storm was downgraded from hurricane status to a tropical storm early Thursday morning while making its way across the Florida peninsula.

Mark Livingston has been an arborist for 22 years. He works for Arborguard Tree Specialists, a Davey company, and has a keen eye for tree decay. 

“If you see mushrooms around the base of the tree, that means you have tree decay and it can be unstable,” Livingston said.

Other News Posts

Screenshot 2025 10 30 134525
Davey In The News

Watch Out for Zombie Trees in Portland, OR

Terry Brier from Davey's Portland, OR office tells us what zombie trees are and how they could pose a threat to homeowners. 
Read More
DSC 3420 4928X3280 E35ca0b
Davey In The News

Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Spotted in Long Island

Nick Bates from Davey's Long Island office talks about the redbay ambrosia beetle seen in Suffolk County.
Read More
Two Employees (1)
Two Employees (1)

Get In Touch With Us!

We pride ourselves at Davey Tree on providing prompt, professional and personalized service from certified arborists that live, work and engage in your community. Contact one of our Davey Tree specialists for your residential, commercial, utility, or environmental needs.

Let's Find What
You're Looking For!