Water-Holding Tree Crotch: Leave It Alone, Manage Mosquitoes

A deep crotch holding water in your maple isn't a rot risk—trees have defenses for this. Removing a limb does more harm. The real issue: mosquitoes.

Simple Fix

If water stands >24 hours, add mosquito larvicide (Mosquito Dunks/Bits). It's safe for the tree and stops breeding.

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