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Pine with Termite and Rodent Damage: Remove the Tree

Termites and rodents invade dead wood after lightning, storm cracks, or decay. They don't attack live tissue. Black pellets suggest rodent droppings. The tree is structurally compromised. Experts agree: remove it.

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