Jamaica termite-ridden street tree problem resolved

"Mr. H. just wanted to show his appreciation for team P/J. He is standing on spot that termites recently occupied. Mr. H. said that the tree cutters came back, dug deeply, removed the tree-root and filled the spot with treatment.

Now, there is no chance for a re-visit from termites. He said, that the tree cutters were very RESPECTFUL, this time. They even promised to put in a request to fix the damaged sidewalk. It was cracked due to the extended tree roots.

Mr. H. said, "Everything is good good, no termites, I got on toeless shoes now."


Ms. Boranian/constituents personnel at the borough president's office, please remind workmen that the community is on the look-out.

Bottom photo was taken yesterday, 5/5/14." - Pamela Hazel

Termite trouble in Jamaica

A resident, Mr. H. enlists assistance from team P/J. He said, tree cutters came some time ago and cut down an ailing tree. He said, "the damn tree trunk is now being eaten by termites and soon the termites will eat my home."

The termite-infested tree trunk is on the side walk, just a few feet away from Mr. H's home. In the first photo, the tree cutters were captured demolishing the tree about five to six weeks ago. Location, 171 street between 108 & 109 avenues, off Merrick Boulevard.

Residents on both sides of the street said, that they have called 311 and Deputy Leroy Comrie numerous times. They said that they were given the run-around and Deputy Comrie has remained unavailable.

Ms. Boranian/constituents personnel at the Borough President's office; can you please contact the appropriate agency and have this plague removed?

Please hurry, Mr. H. is living in fear and the termites are desperate for food.

This infested tree is also a health hazard and an eyesore.

Other photos were taken yesterday (4/28/14)

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WHAT EVER THE HELL IT TAKES

Termites fell utility poles in Springfield Gardens!

From CBS 2:

There was shock on 157th Street as an entire row of utility poles dropped without warning around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Gardens.

Five poles in total came down with one of them falling on a UPS truck and two others were left bent and leaning.

About 60 Homes on the block and businesses in a nearby industrial park were left in the dark. Workers were also sent home.