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CodyRa



Joined: 21 Jul 2004
Posts: 2
Location: Dallas, TX

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:23 am    Post subject: ants killing tree?  

I have a Southern Catalpa approx. 40 yrs old and 50 ft. tall with a lot more dead wood and fewer leaves this year. High winds and much rain? I have seen what looks like red&black bodied ants on it's trunk. What kind of ants are they? There were Carpenter ants next door. What do Carpenter ants look like? If this is the problem; what can I do to save this great tree? Or, is this the natural end of it's lifecycle? Any input would be appreciated.
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carhoods



Joined: 16 Mar 2003
Posts: 118
Location: Ladonia

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 11:53 am    Post subject:  

It is probably just the end of its life and the ants are there to feast on the dead wood. 50 years is a good long life for a catalpa.
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