[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by cattywampus

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Have learned that I would NEVER have another Live Oak.
Never ill until moved to The Villages.
After over $3800 paid to Docs and many Allergy tests, found am EXTREMELY
allergic to Spanish Moss growing on Live Oak Trees.
The Villages (?) would not permit REMOVAL the Live Oak
because it had over 4 inch diameter trunk.
Our street now pays to have that NASTY Spanish Moss removed every year.
I was not the only one allergic to Spanish Moss.
BONUS
The Live Oaks attract SQUIRRELS. To get the Acorns.
Squirrels climb on Lanai and birdcage screens and tear the screens.
.so far just $ 2100 to replace screens ...at just one house.
ADDED BONUS
The squirrels sharpen their teeth on the lead flashing
protecting your vent stacks on your roof. This causes leaks in your roof.
The leaks follow your trusses to
your ceilings. Soon you discover your ceiling is discolored from the leak.
After more than $ 2000. for repairs to ceilings and more than $1200
in mold remediation in the attic
BONUS #3
next door neighbors Live Oak was planted
by The Villages landscape contractor DIRECTLY ABOVE the sewer pipe.
They had a major sewerage backups in 2 bathrooms.
This due to the Live Oak roots infiltrating
their sewer pipe to the street.
The repair costs EXCEEDED $ 10 GRAND.
This repaired the pipes and replaced tile and some furniture.
Nobody will ever convince me that Live Oaks are nice to have.

I NEVER want a home with or near a Live Oak--

Live oaks are magnificent trees but should be planted in the proper place.

I've never known anyone to be allergic to Spanish moss.
Did you all go to the same doctor for that diagnosis?

Most of my life I have lived in areas where squirrels lived.
What you are describing might happen to 1% of people.
Your description of the squirrel scenario is an exceptional rarity.