Stumps, Termites, and Other Pests
Invitation to termites and other pests
Tree stumps attract termites since they live on dead wood. In proximity to your home, they can be attracted to it. They also attract ants and other pests. Therefore, it is important not to leave tree stumps of dead trees on your property.
Compromised property value
Rotting tree stumps are an eye sore. Having a few rotten stumps sticking out of your property will make it aesthetically unappealing. It will eventually lower the value of your property.
It is important to remove the stump after cutting down a tree.
Can tree stumps attract termites and other pests?
Of course an old tree stump that is rotting can attract termite colonies. The tree stump provides both shelter and cellulose material. Termites feed on this material. Much of a home is built of cellulose material as well.
What are the signs of termite infestations stumps?
The following are a few signs of a termite infestation.
- Mud tubes (termites cannot tolerate sunlight and prefer to stay dark and moist)
- Holes in the stump
- A stump that feels hollow and pithy — poke with a metal pole or tool. If it collapses, it means that it is hollow and likely infested by termites or carpenter ants which are nearly as destructive as termites.
- Wing sheds around and on the stump
- Traces of wood shavings at the tree stump’s base can be a sign of termites or carpenter ants
- Mounds of termite droppings
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