Irregardless, if the tree is weakened by other parasites, the ball moss may
proliferate. Leaves need light. The bark needs to maintain some level of
water content and allowed to dry out. Ball moss inhibits water evaporation
at the bark.

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Jonny
"Cliff" wrote in message
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ball moss is not a parasite. It will grow just as well on your chain link
fence or stapled to the wall of your garage.

"Jim" wrote in message
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Ball moss and lichen-like growths on the bark itself don't usually harm
trees. Commonly, one will see both on both varieties of oak that is
prevalent in the Austin and central S. Texas area.

However, if the tree has some heavy parasitic insect infestation, is
weakened, and the two piggy back parasites (ball moss and lichen) on the
tree perceive this as weakening as a reason to proliferate; it will
weaken the tree even further. May even participate in the tree's death.
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Jonny
"Cliff" wrote in message
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Baking Soda at couple tablespoons per Gallon. I expect you know that
killing it doesn't mean it will let go of the branch and drop to the
ground. It will continue to hang on until it rots but killing it now
will
prevent it from putting out more "seeds". It does no harm to the trees
or what ever it is growing on.


"Frank" wrote in message
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That time again when my neighbors trees throw ball moss to my trees.
Is there anything besides Kocide that will kill the ball moss?