borer holes in my plum tree

What do you recommend to “plug” up holes made by borers in my plum tree? I have cleaned out the holes & sprayed the tree but want to fill the holes in so no other pests or rain will enter the tree.

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#1 Comment By theficuswrangler On 09/16/2014 @ 5:40 pm

Arborists no longer recommend plugging holes in trees, or painting wounds with sealants. You can, however, do what is called “clean cutting.” This article will tell you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm ^[1]

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