'Property-wise, they can tunnel through lawns and garden beds and damage your drip lines searching for water. In the garden, ...

Mulch rings are attractive, reduce mowing requirements, and they are a visual cue to keep mowing equipment away from the tree. Add trunk guards or similar devices to give the tree additional ...

Ask an expert: Rodent munching on young trees may open them up to other pest damage Published: Sep. 10, 2022, 7:00 a.m. Rodents have gnawed the bark off this apple tree.

Tree guards may also provide some protection against rodents, or additional rodent guards may also be added. Voles and rabbits are two of the critters we worry about the most in this regard. While it ...

After a couple of unusual reports of squirrels chewing the bark and buds of maple trees, I reached out to the Maine State Entomologist, and this is what they sent me. I thought it was interesting ...

Squirrels or rats are nipping off parts of the tree, probably to build winter nests. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 54°F. Friday, June 13th 2025 Today's e-Edition.