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February 2024
Dear Friends and Patrons,
Happy Spring. It's right around the corner, I promise!
This year there are a few things that I would like to update you about plus some interesting notes from the previous season.
First off, our landscaping crew run by my business partner, Shane, assisted by my sons John and Michael, and my daughter Colleen, is knocking it out of the park. We had a great season. They did some very nice planting projects and some hardscape walkways that came out fantastic. I think that we may be the only company in the area where we personally drive to the nursery to hand select each plant that will be used for each specific job. This takes more time, but we think it's well worth it. Colleen, when she's not out spraying fruit trees or working with the landscape crew, is updating our website. Please check it out at peerlesstree.com, we have added some great photos and information.
The Gypsy Moth hatching, or Spongy Moth as some would call them, was much less than last year. We saw heavy "pockets" of infestation that required a couple of applications to protect the trees but much less than in 2022. We hope that this year has an even lower number of hatchings. What we have been keeping an eye on is the movement of the Spotted Lantern Fly, which is actually a moth. It is all around us and was even found in Great Barrington this past summer in an isolated account. When it arrives here in full out numbers it will be much like the G.M. but more of a nuisance. We anticipate that our routes will most likely be at capacity almost immediately. If you are currently on our G.M. program, we can switch you over to the Spotted Lantern Fly route upon your request. Please request this before the pest appears in the area as this will ensure that you have a place on the route without interruption. As always, if our crew goes to your house and doesn't find either G.M. or S.L.F. they will not treat.
There is a new threat to all cultivars of Beech trees. It is called Beech Leaf Disease. It is caused by a foliar feeding Nematode which is a microscopic worm. It was first observed in Ohio in 2012 and has since spread to much of New England and Mid-Atlantic states. It is becoming a serious problem near Boston, Cape Cod, and all along the New England coast. Symptoms usually begin on the bottom of the tree and move upwards. Darkening or streaking of the leaf veins is one indication. Death of the tree usually occurs in 5 years. Since it is a new pest very little is known about it and/or control strategies. We are doing research and are in the process of putting together a program for this season to save the Beech trees. If you have Beech trees or think that you may have some, and would like us to assess your property, please contact us and we will have one of our Arborists conduct an inspection for you at our usual consultation fee.
As you know, last January we sold the tree division portion of the company to my son-in-law Duncan Stafford. We have retained the landscaping, lawn, and pest control divisions which Shane and I run. The transition has worked out even better than we thought it would. Duncan and his crew are doing a great job.
On a closing note, this past season we saw the highest number of tick population ever. Many of our customers have switched to the three-application program that we offer. If this is something that you would like to switch over to please contact the office, visit our website, or return the revisions card.
Once again, you do not have to return the enclosed Program Card if you do not want any changes to your current Plant Health Care program. We will handle everything for you as currently scheduled.
Thank you again for your past and present patronage. We look forward to caring for your properties and seeing you when it's a bit warmer out.
Happy New Year!
Jim Koneazny Shane Helminiak
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It’s Apple season! John Koneazny and Christine Koneazny Stafford have been hard at work.
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Visiting physician sheds new light on Lyme disease
On a visit to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Dr. Nevena Zubcevik challenged conventional diagnosis and treatment of tick-borne diseases.
Dr. Nevena Zubcevik described her findings on Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, and its effect on the brain, to Martha's Vineyard Hospital physicians and members of the public last week. — Barry Stringfellow
Click here for more information on mvtimes.com
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A Brief 70 Year History of Peerless
The Peerless Tree Expert Co. was founded in 1945 by William C. Koneazny of Hartford CT upon his return from the Merchant Marines.
At the end of WW2 William’s (Bill’s) best friend Cliff Dower was invited to join the company and later on Bills older brother Jack Koneazny also joined.
In the early 1990's, Bill’s son James Koneazny and then foreman Christopher Toomey purchased the company.
In 2005, the 60 year anniversary of the founding of Peerless, James (Jim) Koneazny purchased Chris's shares of the corporation and became the sole proprietor and President.
http://www.peerlesstree.com/history.html
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NEW WEBSITE!
Peerless Since 1945 is now online!
Now in our 70th season, we are looking towards the future. We have employees that have been made partners in the corporation and we can't wait to see where we will be in another 10 years!
Thank you all for your past and present patronage. We look forward to serving you with the highest level of tree care and pest control possible.
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60 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
In 2005, the 60 year anniversary of the founding of Peerless, James (Jim) Koneazny purchased Chris's shares of the corporation and became the sole proprietor and President.
Peerless now has on staff licensed Arborists, Horticulturists and Turf Specialists with extensive knowledge of tree care, planting, fruit production and other green-industry related information.
The Peerless Tree Expert Co. then began to grow. At that time Peerless serviced both residential estates and municipalities. Peerless covered a lot of ground, clearing roads and doing tree care in MA, CT, NY, PA and out to Cape Cod and the surrounding areas. After the Flood of ‘55 Peerless was called upon to open-up the rivers and roads again all through CT.
In the early 1990's, Bill’s son James Koneazny and then foreman Christopher Toomey purchased the company.
During that same time period a great friend of Peerless, Bob Carberry of Carberry Tree Service in Sharon CT decided to retire. Because of the years of good honest competition and similarity in tree care practices Bob asked Peerless to take over his entire customer list. He wanted his clients left in “good hands” he said.
Over the next 10 years the corporation moved its focus to offering high level tree care to homes and estates throughout the Berkshires and surrounding towns.
In 2005, the 60 year anniversary of the founding of Peerless, James (Jim) Koneazny purchased Chris's shares of the corporation and became the sole proprietor and President.
Peerless now has on staff licensed Arborists, Horticulturists and Turf Specialists with extensive knowledge of tree care, planting, fruit production and other green-industry related information.
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