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Tree Cavities: Why Drainage Pipes Cause More Harm Than Good

Drilling drain pipes in tree cavities breaks the tree's compartmentalization barrier, forcing it to wall off new wounds. Standing water actually inhibits rot fungi (oxygen-poor). Only drain if cavities breed mosquitoes at accessible heights — then use larvicide instead.

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