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Replanting a Peach Tree After Carpenter Ants: No Soil Treatment Needed

Carpenter ants didn't kill the peach tree—they nested in existing rot from broken limbs or wounds. Peach wood decays easily. Ants excavate soft wood but don't eat live tissue. No soil treatment is needed. Prevent future issues by pruning cleanly (no stubs) and maintaining tree health.

Plant the new tree in the same spot after removing the old stump and roots.

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