I Have Small Holes In The Trunk Of My Red Maple Tree Are These Ants? Also I Have A Part Of The Crotch Of Tree Insulated Due To A T

ree services opinion to keep from rain getting in a damaging more should i take away the insulation? Last question is a squirrel/g round hog has chewed at bark in crotch area of tree about 4 inches to 2 inches what can be done to help tree heal or do I need to put something on it, if you can please help this red maple is about 60 years old I want, i need to save it, thank you for your tim e, Bobbie

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/03/2023 @ 12:39 am

The tree may have tree borers which are very hard to treat. Here is more information below. I would remove any insulation you have on the tree. Also, here is information about rodents chewing bark.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/protecting-trees-from-rodents.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-bark-disease.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm ^[4]

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