Borer in Cleveland Pear After Wind Damage: Trunk Spray

Church in PA: Cleveland Select pear wind-snapped. Stump shows borer damage ring. Second tree now affected. Asks ID and prevention.

ID: Borers Entering Wounds

Borers exploit injuries (wind cracks, pruning cuts). Weakened trees attract them.

Healthy trees resist borers. Address any stress factors (water, soil, damage).

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