{"id":845,"date":"2019-09-24T09:10:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T09:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/?p=845"},"modified":"2019-09-09T20:06:11","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T20:06:11","slug":"can-underground-animals-kill-my-trees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/can-underground-animals-kill-my-trees\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Underground Animals Kill My Trees?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With summer coming to an end, and colder seasons up ahead, many\nhibernating animals are preparing their winter reserves. However, in the midst\nof winter preparation, animals can be quite disruptive, and even damaging to\nour properties. This is mostly true for underground animals like moles, voles, shrews,\nand more. In fact, one of the most common consequences of underground animal\ninfestations is lawn damage. So if these animals can do so much damage to a\nlawn, could they also harm our trees? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn which animals might pose a threat\nto your landscaping trees this fall, as well as, what you can do to help\nprevent tree damage all year long.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Animal Tree Damages<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Underground animals like moles and shrews can absolutely\nhave a negative impact on landscaping trees, especially those that are young or\nsick. It all comes down to their food tunnels and large incisor teeth. You see,\nas moles and other underground animals store food reserves for winter, they\nmust create elaborate underground food tunnels to transport it all, while also\nprotecting them from predators who are also trying to fatten up for the\nupcoming season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These food tunnels, in excess, can lead to soil instability,\nwhich in turn, can eventually lead to a tree toppling over. This is even more\nlikely if a tree is very old or heavy, and in inclement weather conditions.\nFurthermore, these food tunnels can also have effect a tree\u2019s root system,\nwhich is what they rely on for water and nutrition. Although these animals do\nnot actually eat tree roots, they will nibble and chew right through them to\ncontinue crafting these elaborate underground tunnels. Not only does this root\ndamage cause nutrient deficiencies in trees, it can also lead to root diseases\nand death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Do<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

It is important to implement safe and humane best practices for nuisance wildlife control and mitigation. You can use live traps and environmental modification to get rid of a mole or vole problem, safely. Aside from mitigating nuisance wildlife activity on your property, the best way to protect your landscaping trees is to properly care for them all year long. A healthier tree is more resilient to outer conditions such as wildlife tampering. See our blog, \u201cHow to Maintain Healthy Trees<\/a>\u201d to learn about suggested tree care practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional Tree Service in Fishers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call 317-537-9770<\/strong> for year-round tree service in Fishers<\/a>, Indiana. We are highly trained and experienced tree care contractors that offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services at competitive prices. We also offer tree service coupons and discounts! Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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