Any Botanist about. My Melia is riddled with holes

Windycorner


Joined: 27/12/2008
Posts: 77

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 09:40

I noticed what looked like sawdust under one of my Melia trees, sometimes called Chinaberry, Indian bead tree or Persian Lilac. I have two, and it is the one on the East side of the house. When I investigated further I could see the branches riddled with holes. They are about a quarter of an inch wide, and in all the branches. It looks as if someone has drilled holes at regular intervals all over the tree. Could this be caused by the cicadas, or if not what could it be? Is the damage likely to lead to the tree falling? The gas tank is located nearby!!!! Any Botanist or Entomologist amongst us?

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 13:02

There is a little shop on main road in lapta,dont remember the name bit direct opp.there is a new builders merchants that charges everything in euro.If you ask someone where you can get some planting seeds,they'll point you to the shop.Take a proof (little branch)with you.



If he doesnt know it,it aint worth knowing

Good luck

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 13:17

Could be Bark Beetle.

See link below.



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bark_beetle



Chegwin

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
29/07/2009 13:26

Interesting stuff this.

A beetle Chart. Cosmic!

http://www.novaguard.com/beetlechart.pdf



Chegwin