What Are Piles Of Sawdust That Appear At Bottom Of Pussy Willow Tree

Question From: C. Benn - Tonawanda, New York, United States
Q: Pussy willow tree in our yard..I keep finding piles of sawdust at the base..something is almost sanding the branches smooth...no claw marks or bore holes

A: You may have wood peckers or carpenter ants. Get out the magnifying glass. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy