Young Weeping Willow Ant Infestation: Bait, Fertilize, Water for Recovery

2-yr weeping willow leafed 3 wks ago; all leaves died. Some branches snap (dead), some bend (green inside). Large ant mound at base.

Ants = Root Destroyers

Ants tunnel roots → girdle/kill young trees.

Action Plan

1. Ant bait on mound (workers feed colony → nest dies).
2. 10-10-10 fertilizer at 1 lb/inch trunk diameter, scattered, watered in.
3. 1" water/week (pan method) if no rain.

Green-flexing branches = life remains. Act fast.