Hi again, help again.

Johnny3212

Hi again everyone. I was in the process of taking Eric Frei's advice to paint my exposed wood on trunk with copper based fungicide when I noticed a couple of perfectly round small holes in wood. The holes are maybe 1/32" in diameter and go into wood on an upward angle. I never noticed these before I guess something is boring into tree. There are only three holes but they are definitely from some sort of bug. Should I worry about this or just let nature take it's course? Thanks! John. Feasterville, Pa.

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TreeWorker

Paint over exposed wood?? What do you mean and why?

Are we referring to the young tree in the picture you attached?

Upload a picture of these holes. There won't be much you can do anyway I don't think mate. Just let nature take it's course. It's like going to the doctors about having a minor cold.

Brent Ferris

Depending on how deep and straight the holes are, you can try
1. straightened paper clip to lance the bugs
2. ammonia on a Q tip to asphyxiate or draw them out
3. a lighted cigarette near the hole will usually draw out anything in the hole, too much heat
If something comes out, collect it in a bottle - perhaps someone here can identify it for you.

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