Asked April 24, 2024, 4:39 PM EDT
Hello there. We live in Gladstone Michigan, which is on the west North corner of Lake Michigan. I believe it to be Zone 5 or 5A. We are on a 0.8 Acre moderately wooded residential lot. The mix of species is mostly oak and Maple.
There are presently two sets of medium aged to mature maple trees with what appears to be the same disease, or pests.
One set died over a 1.5 to 2 year period, and the other appears to have the same problem. Wood peckers are feeding on something in the bark, but all I can find is a small green worm, and only two of those.
I am attaching several jpegs, in hopes they could you help identify the issue so we can react accordingly.
As an example, when I cut them down can we use the fire wood or should I get it off the property all together. Plus,... are we subject to spread to other maples on the lot.???
Best regards... Karl
Delta County Michigan