We just purchased a new home with beautiful mature pines, oaks, and maples. Our tallest pine appears to have completely died in a matter of 3 months or so. I recently noticed what appeared ito be saw dust around the base of the tree. I assume the tree died to to termites or some sort of infestation? I've attacked some photos. My biggest concern is that is may become unstable and fall. It's a massive tree about 35 – 40ft from our home. What would you recommend my next actions be?
by ma5ter_of_n0ne
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Removal would be next. Not sure what else you thought of doing. An arborist could come look, possibly southern pine beetle or some pest that could attack nearby trees and a treatment may be necessary to save the others
I believe beetles killed your tree. Should definitely get an arborist to look at it to get it removed before it’s get too dangerous to work on depending on your yard.