Noticed this damage on the trunk of our ornamental tree. Looks like woodpecker going to town. Any advice on what it’s going after and any advice on how to treat to prevent more damage? by PaleAbrocoma1600 #arboricultureArborists 2 Comments The_Poster_Nutbag 2 days ago Sapsucker. It’s cosmetic damage, worst thing is that it just looks a bit unsightly. There’s really no reasonable way to prevent it. The birds are a type of woodpecker and cut these holes to draw sap then lick it up along with some bugs it attracts. browntown84 2 days ago Yellow-bellied sapsucker. The tree calluses over the damage and is not an issue.
The_Poster_Nutbag 2 days ago Sapsucker. It’s cosmetic damage, worst thing is that it just looks a bit unsightly. There’s really no reasonable way to prevent it. The birds are a type of woodpecker and cut these holes to draw sap then lick it up along with some bugs it attracts.
browntown84 2 days ago Yellow-bellied sapsucker. The tree calluses over the damage and is not an issue.
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Sapsucker.
It’s cosmetic damage, worst thing is that it just looks a bit unsightly. There’s really no reasonable way to prevent it.
The birds are a type of woodpecker and cut these holes to draw sap then lick it up along with some bugs it attracts.
Yellow-bellied sapsucker. The tree calluses over the damage and is not an issue.