Termites in Backyard Poplar Tree
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
March 10, 2020 4:19pm CST
Was out walking in the backyard after the rain finally stopped just now. I have two poplar trees that are very large. The birds love these trees and they are great shade trees.
So sad to see termites in one of the trees. Not in the base of the tree but about two feet up. Probably means the tree is full of the termites.
Someone is suppose to come look at the tree to see if it can be saved. It is not looking good. I hate losing trees. Especially full grown trees.
No pictures for now, it was not a pretty site to share. I hope the tree can be saved. Trying to think good thoughts.
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25 responses
@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Mar 20
Yesterday one client requested a copy of his property because he will ask permit to cut the tree inside his property. You said they will cut the tree and use them to repair their home. I hope they will plant another and more to replace the one they cut.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
10 Mar 20
@florelway Yes they will be when they cut the tree down.
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@florelway (23339)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Mar 20
@CarolDM but the termites must be destroyed.
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@lgm92881719 (1082)
• United Kingdom
10 Mar 20
I hope it can be saved also not sounding weird but I love trees and it would be a Shame for it to go
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
11 Mar 20
I know there is a reason for everything but what's the reason for termites???
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@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
11 Mar 20
Better in the tree than the house. Better check the house also. Look for little wings especially on window sills. They swarm and go towards light-windows and drop their wings. I had to get my house treated for them.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
10 Mar 20
I hope that the tree can be saved.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
10 Mar 20
If that tree is infested like that then the termites may be searching for expansion. The other trees may be victims or worse, the homes.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
11 Mar 20
Sad when a tree has to be taken down.
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@snowy22315 (208784)
• United States
11 Mar 20
Uh oh, I had some on my deck last year. I can't afford to have the whole area treated, but I did use bleach as a detterent. It seems to have cleared up the problem for now. I will have to keep an eye on it though since warm weather is about to descend on us.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Mar 20
Termites are very destructive but better in a tree than in your house.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Mar 20
@CarolDM But I agree, it is sad to lose a mature tree.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
11 Mar 20
@BelleStarr And a shade tree that blocks the new homes recently built. Oh well.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
11 Mar 20
That's very sad. Can you plant a smaller new tree?
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