Frass

By The Old House Web

Frass is a sawdust-like substance created by boring insects such as Peach Tree Borers and Squash Vine Borers. The frass is a mixture of plant material and insect waste. It's often one of the best indicators of borer presence in a tree, shrub, flower, vine or vegetable.

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