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Basics of Buck Rubbing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
When bucks rub their antlers on young trees, the repetition of the act causes the thin, vulnerable bark of the tree to peel off. When peeling occurs around the entire tree, it can be described as \u201cgirdling.\u201d See our blog, \u201cHow to Put a Stop to Vole Girdling<\/a>\u201d to learn more about this tree-damaging nuisance wildlife behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fortunately, trees are resilient, and in most cases, can\neasily come back from buck damage. However, the best practice is to protect\ntrees from such damage to begin with. There are various ways you can approach\nthis solution, most of which include the use of tools and supplies. Two tools\nto consider adding to your work shed inventory include a sharp grafting knife\nand some tree pruning shears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ?? Clean up the wounds on the tree bark using your grafting\nknife. Focus on just cutting off jagged pieces of bark around the edge of the\nwound. Try to make vertical, oval-like shapes out of the wounds for faster\nhealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ?? Have your trees pruned where branches are severely damaged. Tree pruning is a complex practice that should be carried out by a trained professional according to ANSI tree pruning standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ?? Be sure to irrigate during hot, dry periods of the summer. This will protect the damaged tree from added stress, which in turn, promotes quicker, completer healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ?? Implement pest and insect control treatments for your young and newly-planted trees to prevent added stress or health complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n ?? For all other trees in the future seasons, build a fence around them to cut off access from bucks. A 6-foot welded wire mesh barrier supported by an 8 foot rebar inserted into the ground in even intervals around the tree is a common practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call Complete Tree Care at 317-783-2518<\/strong> for experienced tree service in Indianapolis and throughout Central Indiana. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services<\/a>, including tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, stump removal, lot clearing, and more. If you want professional and efficient service you can trust, Complete Tree Care is the right call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This time of year, it is common to find damage on trees caused by \u201cbuck rubbing\u201d, which is a behavior that male deer engage in for the purpose of marking their territory and attracting female mates. They are also known … Continue reading Caring for Buck Damaged Trees:<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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