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Rows of Holes on Bradford Pear: Sapsucker Activity

Bradford pears with rows of holes around trunk and branches, no woodpecker seen. Classic sapsucker pattern: birds drill holes for sap, eat attracted insects. Holes don't harm tree. Birds often unseen. No action needed unless excessive.

Identification

Horizontal rows of small holes.
Sapsuckers, not borers.
Cosmetic only.

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