Science-Based Plant Health Care
Healthy trees and landscapes do not decline for no reason. Visible symptoms are often only part of the problem. Stress related to soil conditions, root disturbance, drainage, pests, disease pressure, and site changes can develop long before the canopy clearly shows it.
At Eric Putnam BCMA, our Plant Health Care approach starts with diagnosis first. We identify the primary stressors, evaluate site conditions, and recommend practical next steps based on actual need, not default applications.
Targeted Care for Stress, Pests, and Long-Term Performance
Plant Health Care is not about applying products by default. It is about understanding what is happening, correcting what can be corrected, and supporting long-term health with informed recommendations.

Whether the issue involves root-zone stress, visible pest activity, thinning foliage, decline, or a structural concern, we build recommendations around the tree, the site, and the likely causes of the problem.
Structural Support:
Bolting and Bracing
Provide support system recommendations when structural defects, weak unions, or load concerns justify retention support.
Soil and Root-Zone Care:
Biostimulant Treatment
Support root-zone function and recovery where site stress, weak vigor, or chronic pressure is affecting performance.
Root Zone Mitigation Treatment
Address root-zone stressors such as compaction, poor drainage, mulch issues, and site-related decline.
Pest and Decline Management:
Ball Moss Treatment

Target ball moss where buildup is contributing to canopy stress, reduced light interception, or allelopathic chemicals.
Wood Borer Treatment
Evaluate signs of boring insect activity and recommend targeted treatment when active pressure and host condition justify intervention.
Pine Bark Beetle Treatment
Address pine bark beetle concerns with practical recommendations based on host condition, activity level, and site context.

Scale Treatment
Manage scale pressure with targeted treatment strategies based on species, severity, host response, and timing.

Caterpillar Treatment
Reduce defoliation pressure where caterpillar feeding is affecting canopy performance, appearance, or seasonal stress load.
Termite Treatment
Evaluate termite activity in relation to tree condition, decay context, and site use, then coordinate next-step recommendations.
Schedule a Plant Health Care Visit
If your tree is declining, under pest pressure, or showing signs of root-zone or structural stress, contact Eric Putnam BCMA for diagnosis-first Plant Health Care and practical next-step recommendations.
Why Homeowners Choose Eric Putnam BCMA for Plant Health Care
Homeowners usually call about a symptom, yellowing foliage, thinning canopy, pests, stress after construction, or a structural concern. What they need is a sound explanation of the likely causes, realistic treatment options, and a plan that fits the site.
Common Questions About Plant Health Care
Is Plant Health Care just fertilization?
No. Plant Health Care focuses on diagnosing stressors and applying targeted recommendations that improve vigor, manage pest pressure, and reduce preventable decline.
How do you decide which treatment is appropriate?
Diagnosis starts with the canopy, trunk, root zone, and site history. Treatments are selected based on the tree, the site, and the likely causes of decline.
Do all Plant Health Care problems improve quickly?
No. Chronic issues such as compaction, drainage problems, and root loss are not one-visit solutions and often require monitoring and phased improvement.
