DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Michael Willett, MPA, PWLF
Public Works Director
Xavier Guluarte
Deputy Director - Operations & Maintenance
Will Barerra
Deputy Director – Operations & Maintenance
Sonia Delgado, QSP, CESSWI
Deputy Director - Administrative Services & Regulatory Compliance City Hall: 1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363 ● Phone: (209) 895-8060 Corporation Yard: 16215 Baldwin Road, Patterson, CA 95363 ● Phone: (209) 895-8160 Water Quality Control Facility: 14901 Poplar Avenue, Patterson, CA 95363 ● Phone: (209) 895-8150 Email Address: www.ci.patterson.ca.us
MISTLETOE FACT SHEET
What is Mistletoe?
Mistletoe is not just for Christmas time. Mistletoe is a parasite that attaches itself to trees for survival. Mistletoe will live off the nutrients of the tree, without those nutrients, mistletoe would die. Birds spread mistletoe. The birds eat the mistletoe berries, and the seeds are transported and spread through bird droppings.
How to Remove Mistletoe?
The city recommends that a certified Arborist remove the mistletoe. Landscape companies can assist with mistletoe removal. For a list of companies that the city has utilized in the past for this service, please contact Public Works.
Why is this important?
The city is a “Tree City USA,” and its annual abatement process is important to help keep trees healthy and free of mistletoe. This requires a survey of all private trees during the months of November and December. If mistletoe is found, property owners are given time to remove the mistletoe before the City Council abates the mistletoe and the property is billed for the removal. If you have any questions, please contact Manny Lopez at (209) 895-8173 or via email at [email protected]
Mistletoe Picture for your reference.