Sorry - I think the borers at this point are a nonissue. It's a hazard tree and should be taken down before it topples in a storm. Roots on the side the photo was taken from are dead and rotting, so structural failure is inevitable.

Al

I agree with with AL at the above post. If i thought that tree could reach my house if blown over, it would have an appointment with a pro tree crew for removal. The storms the last few weeks around here have created lots of damage from downed trees. Its so not worth the risk with a compromised tree.

thanks for the responses. This tree is definitely within striking distance of my house. The appointment with a tree service for a removal was just made!!

It's dead, it just doesn't know it yet.

At this point, what few leaves it has this year are just the beginning, I bet it won't leaf out at all next year.

Get rid of it before it falls on your house, car, or neighbor!