Margaret Lauterbach on sun 15 jun 03

Okay, I finally heard from my arborist friend with whom I had had a
conversation about vaseline on tree trunks. This tree expert is Nicole
Stewart, and she and Bob are still moving back into their house, but the
crummy weather has delayed garden restoration. She said one shouldn't be
upset about ants climbing into trees unless they're carpenter ants. If
they are carpenter ants, you'd better call in a tree expert who can deal
with the invasion according to state law.

Margaret L

J. Flora on mon 16 jun 03

Many thanks for tracking this down, Margaret. Flora

Lee Ann Reiners on tue 17 jun 03

Thank you Margaret! I always wondered why the trunks on the trees at the
Legion had those dark discolored rings around them. The previous
groundskeeper must have applied it directly during our gypsy moth outbreak.
(I'm applying for the groundskeeper job there--wish me luck everyone! That
will be a fun way to supplement the retirement income.)
Lee Ann

and
> damage the cambium layer. One suggestion, use of a tape with *very
> important*
> sticky side out, and coating the sticky side with vaseline leaving a
margin
> so
> that the vaseline does not contact the tree. Tape should not be left on
> long-term as it will girdle the tree, especially a young tree. Use of
tape

Ann B. Mullikin on tue 17 jun 03

Good luck Lee Ann. If one must work, it is good to find a fun job. :-)

ann
b1rdland@surferznet.net

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be
> upset about ants climbing into trees unless they're carpenter ants. If
> they are carpenter ants, you'd better call in a tree expert who can deal
> with the invasion according to state law.

> Vaseline on a trunk with thick bark will permanently discolor it. It
is
on
> long-term as it will girdle the tree, especially a young tree. Use of
> tape
> sticky side in, will leave a permanent residue and can pull the bark
off

riley on tue 17 jun 03

Good Luck, Lee Ann! Sounds like a great job for you!

jo
nj
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