Do you have a tree stump in your yard that you’ve postponed removing? If so, you may want to make stump removal a priority. What may seem like nothing more than a harmless eyesore can cause more trouble than you may have thought. Here are three reasons not to postpone stump removal.
- Stumps are tripping hazards. Tree stumps of all shapes and sizes can be tripping hazards for anyone walking in your yard. Trips lead to falls, which can in turn lead to injuries. Depending on how a person falls and whether or not they land on something hard or dangerous, the injuries coming from these falls can be quite serious. It’s best to eliminate this unnecessary safety risk and have the tree stump removed.
- Tree roots may still be growing. After a tree has been cut down, the roots attached to the stump may still continue to grow. This may not seem like a problem, but expanding and growing root systems can wreak havoc on your pipes, pavement, and anything else in the general vicinity of these roots, causing all kinds of cracks and other damages that are costly to repair.
- Pests are drawn to tree stumps. Tree stumps provide shelter and even nourishment for many different kinds of pests and insects. What starts as a few bugs hanging around your stump can lead to a full-blown infestation. Prioritizing tree stump removal helps you prevent pest infestation that can overwhelm your yard.
The best way to remove a tree stump is to reach out to us here at D & A Tree Surgeons LLC. We’ll make sure the stump is completely removed so your yard is free from this blemish.