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After this winter, this happen to some of my trees. Any thoughts. Looks like the bark was shaved off the tree, with little bore holes in various area...
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Tree bark #864358
Asked April 13, 2024, 11:45 AM EDT
After this winter, this happen to some of my trees. Any thoughts. Looks like the bark was shaved off the tree, with little bore holes in various areas.
Dodge County Minnesota
Expert Response
The bore holes could be exit holes created by insects that have overwintered in the tree. They could also be woodpecker damage who are looking for insects to eat.
https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/what-happened-to-that-tree-emerald-ash-borer/
Check Purdue University, Invasive insect post from May 19, 2015 in case the link does not work.
https://www.purdue.edu/fnr/extension/what-happened-to-that-tree-emerald-ash-borer/
Check Purdue University, Invasive insect post from May 19, 2015 in case the link does not work.
