Hello Everyone,
My wife and i are CVM missionaries in southeast Uganda, in Buwama, between Kampala and Masaka. We have a mango tree that quickly developed something like a casing of dirt around the trunk. This happened in about a week. I cant find any insects. It easily disintegrates by hand. Just curious what it is.
On another note i have a nice Urban garden like i learned at echo. Will send pics of both!
Blessings to you all in Jesus’ name!
Davis and MaryKay McGuirt
Looks a awful lot like termites to me. Any damage to the bark of the tree trunk?
Thank you for answering. Ok, that makes sense. Amazing how quickly it developed. No damage tto trunk.
Termites can kill a mango tree if they are severely stressed for water. There are climates that are too droughty for mangoes without irrigation, particularly during the first year or two of establishment. Mulching might help. The termites will eat the mulch but it will conserve moisture.
I second @Dan_Janzen 's comments. Termites are pretty amazing creatures and can build at impressive speeds!
