mesquite tree bark damage - Ask Extension
The bark on my Mesquite tree is pealing away. I am assuming it is some kind of insect. Do you know what kind of insect it may be and what I can us...
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mesquite tree bark damage #129871
Asked May 26, 2013, 4:52 PM EDT
The bark on my Mesquite tree is pealing away. I am assuming it is some kind of insect. Do you know what kind of insect it may be and what I can use to get rid of them.
Pima County Arizona
Expert Response
Hi,
Peeling bark is not necessarily a sign of insects. Trees under environmental stress will shed bark. It would be helpful to know what sort of watering schedule you are using and how the water is delivered to the roots. Also if you had any significant work done around the tree that could have effects on the roots. Please let me know more details or feel free to call my office and speak with our Master Gardener Volunteers.
Peter
Peeling bark is not necessarily a sign of insects. Trees under environmental stress will shed bark. It would be helpful to know what sort of watering schedule you are using and how the water is delivered to the roots. Also if you had any significant work done around the tree that could have effects on the roots. Please let me know more details or feel free to call my office and speak with our Master Gardener Volunteers.
Peter
Thank you very much for responding to my question. I found out that they were "Piss" ants. That is the common name, of course. Very common, LOL.
Hi,
That term in the insect world can refer to any ant. I hope your tree is okay.
Peter
I'm using Seven dust. Hopefully it will work. Thank you Peter.
