What is causing these bore holes in this maple tree? - Ask Extension
My daughter and son-in-law live outside Centreville, MD. We all noticed the bore holes in their maple tree in the back yard (see photo). We're thinkin...
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What is causing these bore holes in this maple tree? #394490
Asked April 19, 2017, 7:35 AM EDT
My daughter and son-in-law live outside Centreville, MD. We all noticed the bore holes in their maple tree in the back yard (see photo). We're thinking the damage is caused by woodpeckers or sapsuckers. What do you think? What's a smart way to prevent it? Thank you,
Queen Anne's County Maryland
Expert Response
This looks like damage made by woodpeckers/sapsuckers. Here is our webpage on management http://extension.umd.edu/hgic/woodpeckers-and-sapsuckers
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