How do I get rid of ants that are eating my tree?

Question

I think ants have been eating my tree.  The trunk has a burrowing hollow hole that's been slowly growing over time and the branches are showing lines or streaks down the branches which looks like something has been eating at it.  How can I treat the infestation myself?

Answer 1

mix up 1 teasp of liquid hand soap & 1 qt spray spray in the hole.............do it again.......................spray the whole tree.....................spray again and keep them moving..............you could use spectracide tree spray to close the hole or some tar.  2 parts animals are termites.............3 part animals are ants....................if they are termites this will not work......you did not mention what kind of tree  if this is termites you need something much more strong that what I mentioned.