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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2003 8:16 pm 
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Location: rivers oaks,TEXAS
how do you repair a three inch hole in trunk of then six inch insde the tree


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 Post subject: Hole in tree as well
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:28 pm 
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I've read various treatments, some recommend using tree goop, others have recommended using a light cement to fill the hole.

I've got a similar issue, except mine has worsened. I had an "arborculturist" recommend filling it with Great stuff (expanding foam product). Upon ripping it out today, I discovered a horde of carpenter ants. I removed all the great stuff, and found the hole was now about 4-5 inches deep, and probably 12" vertical.

I'm at a loss as to what to do, I've removed as much of the dead would as I could, sprinkled the area liberally with diatomaceous earth, and then applied tree goop.

I would love for a moderator to offer me insight as to whether i should fill the hole, or drill a lower hole to make sure it doesn't retain water in the chamber the carpenter ants have created.


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 Post subject: Found threads
PostPosted: Wed Sep 03, 2003 7:40 pm 
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Stanley -
In poking around, I found two relevant threads:

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=104

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=877

It seems that the general consensus is to place a generous application of hyrdogen peroxide, then apply tree goop.


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