Arborists an arborist license is required for persons advertising, soliciting or contracting to do arboriculture in Connecticut. As defined in the arborist law, “arboriculture means any work done for hire to improve the condition of fruit, shade, or ornamental trees by feeding or fertilizing, or by pruning, trimming, bracing, treating cavities or other methods of improving tree conditions, or protecting trees from damage from insects or diseases or curing these conditions by spraying or any other method.” The licensed arborist is a supervisory pesticide applicator, with respect to the use of pesticides.  For all intents and purposes “certificate” means “license.” 

Arborist Keith Norton Standing next to 300 Year old White Oak

License. The initial visit is also a good time to ask about the arborist's credentials. In the State of Connecticut only licensed arborists may advertise, solicit or contract to prune, cable, fertilize or spray trees on a commercial basis. Ask about the arborist's license. Be careful of Tree & Landscape companies that claim to be “Licensed”. Many of these companies carry a “Contractors License”. A Contractor’s License is not a certificate to Advertise, Solicite or contract to do arboriculture in CT.

The Ct. DEP strongly regulates the Licensing of Arborists in the state of Ct. the following Contact information below will help you determine the status of company soliciting Tree care in the state of Ct.

(860) 424-3369       linda.schmidt@po.state.ct.us

Department of Environmental Protection
            Bureau of Waste Management
            Pesticide Management Program
            79 Elm Street
            Hartford, CT 06106-5127

Insurance. Connecticut law also requires all companies with employees to have workman's compensation insurance. Arborists should also have general liability insurance. You can request a copy of their certificate of insurance as proof of coverage.

Request a copy of our Certificate of Insurance

(203) 702-4700

Professional Affiliations. Ask the arborist about membership in any professional organizations such as the International Society of Arboriculture or the Connecticut Tree Protective Association.

A Written Proposal. At the close of the visit the arborist should offer to submit a written proposal including:

Description of the work to be done on each tree

Cleanup-Disposal of wood and brush

A Price including Tax- Tree Care is a taxable service; we are required by CT. State Lawn to charge 6% Service Tax.

The Business’s name, address, phone number, the arborists name, Ct. License number and CT. DEP Registration.