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“We appreciate the time and attention that your Arbor Patrol team takes to maintain the overall health and appearance of the trees, bushes and general grounds. As they say, you can only have one first impression and the impression the grounds make on both residents and visitors alike is always positive thanks to your caring maintenance. Just as the trees continue to grow and blossom under your care, we hope our relationship with SavATree does the same.”
William Toedter
Southampton, NY
“After four different unsatisfactory visits with so-called arborists, I found SavaTree... I was most impressed with the professionalism of David [my arborists] and his colleagues. They were most knowledgeable, fair with their assessment about what needed to be done, yet very attuned with what my concerns. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. In a field where there is an abundance of folks looking to take advantage of consumers, SavaTree, David and crew strike me as incredibly honest and proud arborists who do a fantastic job.”
Debbie Durkin
Silver Spring, MD
“I am a new and highly satisfied customer of SavATree. For 50 years I have lived in the same house in the Greenhaven area, and in that time I have never had a tree company that gave me such fine service.”
Joan Kleinbard
Rye, NY
“It is always a pleasure working with SavATree as your company provides the best plant, tree and lawn health care that we have experienced at the Ives. Always professional, courteous and responsive to our needs, SavATree’s services have provided our employees and patrons with pleasant outdoor experiences in an insect free environment for several years.”
Kathleen G. Gallagher
Executive Director
The Charles Ives Center for the Arts
Danbury, CT
“For over 14 years, I have entrusted the care of my trees, plants and orchard to SavATree. Their highly qualified arborists have exacting standards and understand how to maintain the health and form of the various species of trees on my property. I admire the artistic skill that goes into the pruning and love the colorful blossoms, fruits and foliage that flourish as a result of their impeccable care.”
Martha Stewart
Katonah, NY
"Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”
Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA
Click here to read all testimonials“You take on a job, call it a problem, gigantic or small, and you go to it. True Professionals. I am at peace for having found SavATree. Sometimes bills are paid grudgingly. I pay with respect to a company whose pride lives up to its logo. It’s love of what you do and I thank you.”
Sam Fink
Great Neck, NY
Tree Service Expert Serving Westchester County, NY and Surrounding Areas
Michael (Mihalis) Sitaras, ISA Certified Arborist
Territory:
Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Bronxville, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon
Email: msitaras@savatree.com
Phone: (914) 777-1399
Qualifications:
Over eight years of experience in Arboriculture
Education:
Associates in Finance (Pace University), B.S. Major: Plant Science Minor: Entomology (Rutgers University)
Certifications:
- ISA Certified Arborist
- NY Pesticide License
Community Involvement:
Volunteer at Rutgers Gardens, laboratories and organic farm.
How He Became An Arborist:
My industry involvement began in 2002 while living in Greece. I was Assistant Manager in a local nursery’s greenhouse and also working as a planter and maintaining landscapes. In September of 2005, I was hired as a research assistant at Rutgers University. I began conducting research on the sources and effect of organic fertilizers and pesticides on various plants, as well as the benefits of soil inoculation with the fungus Mycorrhiza.
During the summer of 2008, I also worked at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a program technician (internship).
Customer Service Philosophy:
“Customer for life.” There is an ongoing relationship between myself and my clients and we both strive to achieve an extraordinary result.
What do you like best about the business?
I am a very happy person because I am working in a field that I am passionate about and really enjoy it. I love interacting with existing and potential clients, while helping them maintain a beautiful and healthy landscape.