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Other Pests You May See—Budbreak through Bloom

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  • Phytophthora root and crown rot cankers
  • Ground squirrels burrows
  • Pocket gopher mounds
  • Tree squirrel damage

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Phytophthora root and crown rot
Phytophthora root and crown rot cankers
Identification tip: To confirm the presence of Phytophthora crown rot, cut away the outer bark and look for a canker that has water-soaked margins and extends through the inner bark and cambium.

Pocket gopher mound
Pocket gopher mounds
Identification tip: Pocket gopher mounds are generally fan shaped and have a plugged opening.

Ground squirrels burrows
Ground squirrel burrows
Identification tip: The burrow openings are about 4 inches in diameter, but can vary considerably.

Tree squirrel damage
Tree squirrel damage
Identification tip: Look for bark chewed off of scaffolds.

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