KTS Approach
Our philosophy and ethics have not wavered since our beginning in 1974. As a family-owned business, our goal is to empower you to be the caretaker of your trees so that they may be enjoyed by you and future generations while existing as an essential benefit to our environment.
As a leader in the industry, we offer complete professional tree care with twelve Certified Arborists and one Board-Certified Master Arborist on staff. Also, we are accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association. For all aspects of tree care, contact the tree care professionals.
It is our objective to provide the knowledge, experience and skill, which will enable you to make informed decisions regarding the care of your trees.
In the News...Kramer Tree Specialists Among First in U.S. to Become Accredited by TCIATCIA Program Helps Consumers Find High-quality Tree Care Companies West Chicago, IL, May 1, 2009 — Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc, a tree care company located in West Chicago, IL has been accredited under a new Tree Care Company Accreditation program administered by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and built on the threefold foundation of ethics, quality, and consumer confidence.The new program represents the only business practices and compliance audit process in the tree care industry. Under the process, businesses undergo extensive review of professional practices aimed at safeguarding consumers. The review includes:
TCIA Accreditation means Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc, adheres to all the accreditation standards and has undergone a rigorous application process. TCIA verified this by conducting an on-site audit of Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc. TCIA Accreditation for Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc, is in effect for a period of three years, with renewal check-ups required every year. The annual renewal ensures that the required number of certified arborists are still on staff, that the company is still properly insured and that the company has a good safety and consumer satisfaction rating. The company is re-accredited every three years. According to TCIA president Cynthia Mills, “TCIA Accreditation provides consumers a way to find tree care companies that are trustworthy in their business and tree care practices. Our TCIA Accreditation program is the only one of its kind in America and will give consumers peace of mind.”The process of becoming accredited is no easy task, according to Joe Kramer, President, Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc. “The process is incredibly thorough. They left no stone unturned,” states Joe Kramer. “We are pleased Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc. has been recognized as one of the premier tree care companies in the area. ”Mills echoes that sentiment. “ Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc. has made a commitment to excellence in all facets of its business. I applaud their efforts.”
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Spring 2009
Apple Scab Fungus Update
As you have witnessed, our area is continuing to experience an unprecedented cool and rainy spring season, which we hope will end sooner than June 21st, the first day of summer!
Midway Airport records indicate the highest rain totals since they began keeping records in 1928. Weather records indicate a moderate tendency toward a cooler and wetter than normal meteorological summer period when proceeded by a wet spring. Short-term predictions indicate above normal rains over the next two weeks.
As a result of this extremely cool, wet spring, Apple Scab Fungus will prevail and show degrees of symptoms on trees that have been treated with the Wedgel system as well as our commercial accounts that had received 3 spray applications. We have 16 Certified Arborists in the field that keep our Plant Health Care Department informed, therefore we are aware of not only the condition of crabapple trees, but various other fungal diseases on trees and plants that will surely flourish this year.
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Emerald Ash Borer
Agrilus planipennis, the
emerald ash borer (EAB), is a small metallic green beetle, about 1/2” long and 1/8” wide. Insects will typically attack stressed or weakened trees first, before moving on to healthy specimens. Not the case with EAB. EAB will feed equally upon healthy, well-maintained ash trees or weakened, stressed trees.
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A Property’s Value Can Grow With Its Trees
Mature, healthy trees in landscapes can add as much as 20% to your homes value according to the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers. A single mature tree has an appraised value of $1,000.00 to $10,000.00
Consider not only the monetary value trees provide, consider the aesthetic value trees provide us, which often goes unnoticed until they are gone. According to research by Dr. Roger S. Ulrich of Texas A&M University, visual exposure of settings with trees produces significant recovery from stress within five minutes, as indicated by changes in blood pressure and muscle tension. We could all use a little less stress in our lives, and its as easy as coming home!
The Illinois Arborist Association and the Illinois Forestry Association attended the Springfield Legislative session in March.
April Toney, Executive Director of the Illinois Arborist Association said the representation for the arboricultural industry was very impressive.
The motto of the I.A.A for the day was: “Trees Pay Us Back.” During these tough economic times, April felt that this particular message was important. With a multitude of research behind them, the list below is just a few of the attributes trees provide to the environment, the economy and our property.
- Trees save 6.5 percent of annual home-energy costs
- Reduce neighborhood crime by 40 percent
- Increase the sale of retail goods by 12 percent
- Return $4.00 of benefits for every $1.00 invested
- Turn carbon dioxide into fresh oxygen as they filter pollution
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