A warmer winter and early spring leaves one to wonder…will this affect the possible spread of oak wilt disease? With the early warm spring, the risk of oak wilt transmission will soon be on the rise. DNR forest health is urging us to be safe and act swiftly to trim oak trees.
We recommend that any limb removal for ash trees, oak trees and elm trees should be done before April 1st.
Promote Optimal Tree Health With Winter Pruning
The University of Minnesota recommends late winter tree pruning, especially for Oak, Ash and Elm Trees (visit https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/pruning-trees-shrubs/ for more information).
Oak Wilt and Emerald Ash Borer is less likely to spread to freshly trimmed trees in the colder winter months because the beetles that spread these diseases are dormant in the winter.
The staff at Pioneer Tree Services includes Certified Arborists with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and MN Certified Tree Inspectors with the experience to safely remove and dispose of trees in the winter to help prevent the spread of disease.

Certified Arborists
With offices in Princeton and Milaca, Pioneer Tree Service prides itself on friendly service from a company who has 30 years of experience in serving the Twin Cities metro area. The staff at Pioneer Tree Services includes Certified Arborists with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), MN Certified Tree Inspectors and MN Certified Pesticide Applicators.
Trust the Winter Tree Pruning Experts
Other benefits of using Pioneer Tree include:
- Safety – we put safety first
- Experience – 30+ yrs experience and the Pioneer Tree crew works as a team
- Efficiency – the best in team work plus the equipment to get it done
- Attention to Customer – yard-friendly equipment; crew is professional yet neighborly
- Local – thousands of happy customers throughout north metro and east central MN
I would recommend this tree removal service to everyone. I have never seen such ann organized, efficient team! From start to finish professional, organized teamwork from removal to cleanup, and reasonable fee. Very happy with job done!!

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