A stump left after tree removal is more than an eyesore. In Florida's warm, humid environment, decaying wood attracts termites, carpenter ants, and wood-boring beetles almost immediately. Old stumps also send up persistent root sprouts that demand constant mowing around, and the surface root flare becomes a tripping hazard.
Lehigh Acres sits in one of the most termite-active regions in the United States. Subterranean and Formosan termites both thrive in Lee County's warm, moist soil. A rotting stump is a direct feeding bridge that can lead colonies toward your home's foundation. Removing the stump promptly eliminates this risk before an infestation establishes.