Just How Dangerous Are Dead or Dying Trees?

Any dead trees in a yard stick out like a sore thumb, so you’d think homeowners would take care of them right away. But that’s not always the case. Some folks will wait until that dead tree causes major issues before they take action to address it. Continue reading to learn a few of the dead tree dangers you could encounter.

Are dead trees dangerous?

Between the potential for injuries and property damage, the answer to this question is a resounding yes! These are a few of the dangers a dead tree poses:

• Limbs can fall: Trees are strong enough to withstand many bad storms when they’re alive, but they become much weaker after they die, and those heavy branches are more likely to fall. Even if the chance of it happening is small, you don’t want a fallen limb to come crashing down on your house, your car or someone’s head.
• Trees can topple over: Because their root structure also isn’t as strong anymore, dead trees are more likely to fall completely. This might not be that big of a deal if your tree is only a few feet tall, but when a towering oak tree dies, you’d better be prepared to remove it before it crashes into your home.
• Dead trees attract pests: Termites, carpenter ants and even rats are just a few of the pests that will live in the branches or trunk of a dead tree. Having pests in your yard might not seem like that big of a deal, but just wait until they start looking for food in your home! Removing a dead tree as soon as possible reduces your risk of a full-blown pest infestation.
• It could impact other trees: If your tree died from a disease, the disease could spread to other trees in your yard. For example, if a tree dies of blight, that blight could spread to other nearby trees and kill them, too. Be proactive and remove a dead tree right away to avoid losing all the trees in your yard.
• They’re ugly: This one technically isn’t a dead tree danger, per se, but dead trees can drive down your home’s curb appeal because they’re so unattractive. This should be a concern for every homeowner, especially those who are trying to sell their house. Remove your dead tree now to keep your property looking its best.

Remove that dead tree now

You’d be hard pressed to find a homeowner eager to pay someone for dead tree removal, but the cost of removal is much lower than paying for home repairs, auto repairs or medical bills. Make a note of any trees in bad shape and call a professional to inspect them if you think they’re dying.

Now that we’ve covered the fact that dead trees are dangerous, it’s time to do something about them. Call our team at BBD Tree Service today to schedule tree removal. We also offer tree pruning services to help keep your existing trees alive and thriving.

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