This is especially dangerous in spring when oak wilt transmission is at its peak.

squirrels to forage for an alternative food source. After witnessing such a strange phenomenon, I examined other trees in our yard and in the neighborhood. I looked for a similar occurrence involving other tree species. Interestingly, only the ash trees were experiencing this disfigurement.

“Why just them?” I wondered. Nov 02, It turns out that the newest growth on trees, especially maple trees, are a favorite for the squirrels. I imagine the sap is tasty and serves the Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins. Jun 16, Squirrels commonly strip the bark off branches as well as chew off smaller branches and twigs. This bark stripping leaves open wounds on your tree, which allow pests and disease to creep in. This is especially dangerous in spring when oak wilt transmission is at its bushcutting.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.

Aug 30, First, cuttings can occur for a variety of reasons, such as nest building, seeking moisture, or seeking food. If you have a bird feeder and have removed it, squirrels may be overpopulated and seeking alternative food sources. Sep 23, Squirrels gotta GNAW those trees way up high Basically, they do it because they are rodents.