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  • Safety Crews in the Field
    October 7, 2025

    What “Safety Differently” Means for the Crews in the Field

    By Timothy M. Walsh, CTSP

    In the tree care industry, safety is everything. From the moment a chain saw roars to life or a climber ascends into the canopy, risk is ever present. For decades, safety programs have focused on controlling that risk through policies, [...]

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  • Tree Care Operations
    September 8, 2025

    Slippery Slope: Tree Care Operations and the Normalization of Risk

    By TYLER LYON, CTSP, ASP; and CHRIS SPRAGUE, MENG, CTSP, ASP

    In 1986, millions of people witnessed the Challenger space-shuttle explosion that tragically killed seven astronauts, including a civilian teacher on board for the Teacher in Space initiative. Investigations revealed the explosion was caused by the failure of a large O-ring [...]

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  • Pesticide Disposal
    August 25, 2025

    Part 7 Dirty Deeds Done Legally: Why Proper Pesticide Disposal Is No Laughing Matter

    By Kathy Glassey

    Let’s face it, when most people think of plant health care, they think about solving a customer’s problems and getting rid of the pests causing the problems. What they don’t think about – until the moment of truth arrives – [...]

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  • The Right Tools
    August 4, 2025

    The Right Tools Can Increase Production & Longevity

    By Jeff Inman, Jr., CTSP

    When I was a little kid – and if I’m being honest, it’s still this way today – I idolized the men in my family. My paternal grandfather was a serious goofball, and in many ways I feel like my [...]

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  • Pesticide Storage
    July 9, 2025

    Part 6: The Oh-So-Often-Forgotten Pesticide Storage

    By Kathy Glassey

    In the pursuit of pristine lawns, pest-free patios and flourishing gardens, property owners often turn to pesticide products or pesticide-application services to handle the job professionally and safely. But what happens when the products are not stored properly or [...]

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