Bradford Pear Root Odor Myth

After wind-toppled 20-year Bradford pear, horrible fishy/burnt odor in house near remaining roots. Lasted 9 days. Roots cause smell?

No—Bradford Wood Doesn't Smell

Flowers/fruit smell; wood and roots don't. Woodworkers confirm no odor.

Likely Sources

• Dead rodent in wall (classic "fishy" decay smell).
• Centipedes/moisture in basement/crawlspace.
• Plumbing/sewer gas.

Investigate house, not roots.