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Birch Tree Top Death: Bronze Birch Borer Emergency

Diagnosis

One trunk of three dying top-down = Bronze Birch Borer. Other trunks likely infested too.

Immediate Actions

Remove dead trunk.
Hire tree company for systemic insecticide micro-injection.

Why Not Remove Whole Tree

Treatment can save remaining trunks. Removal is last resort.

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