Two of four fresh silver maple stumps (cut April) ooze foul-smelling orange slime attracting flies. Near vegetable garden, kids, dog. Owner concerned about health hazards.
Common slime mold on fresh stumps with active root systems. Microorganisms feed on sap—part of natural decomposition. Not pathogenic to humans, pets, or plants. No reports of harm.
Ignore—will cease as roots die. Or remove stumps (grind or bury). No risk to garden produce from flies/rain transfer.
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