First-I absolutely love reading your answers to different people on different subjects. You are so well versed. Thank you for caring about all of us.
Now-on to Peach Trees. In our new home we inherited a very old peach tree, (along with about 10 other producing trees of different varieties). This poor tree is infested with termites and of course the accompaning ants, but I have coddled it and watered regularly and Sunday woke up to leaves AND lots of buds. I thought I still had time to spray it with dormant oil. I may lose the buds due to our recent cold weather, (So. Calif), but want to do whatever is necessary to save it and help it. Any other suggestions? Thanks again for your dedication.

Foliar spray with seaweed to help buds set. Here in Texas, we use a garlic spray to help deter peach borers, etc

Hi Kebecca, thank you for the kind words.
Termites and trees do not mix! Interestingly ants and termites are actual enemies.
Does your tree have any openings where the termites can enter and do their nasty work? Perhaps the center of the tree has decayed leaving a hollow passageway.
Two methods of termite control would be to introduce predatory nematodes -S. carpocapse into the soil around the tree, nearby house and any termite nesting area. Remove any wood mulch that could provide food and shelter.

Another control consists of cellulose, - paper, cork, wood chips, coated with boric acid bait. They will take the poison back to feed the others. Other species of ants will also take this bait.

Kelp extract will help to provide your trees with any needed nutrients both micro and macro, growth hormones and other goodies. Kelp will help to increase the brix rating and help the tree to recover from environmental stress and pollution as well as provide a few extra degrees of frost protection. Foliar spraying the leaves will work quickly, soil feeding will help to restock the mineral supply. If the soil under the tree is compacted, you could use a root-feeding wand to inject nutrients and provide oxygen to the tree roots at the same time. The addition of compost under the tree drip line is also a good idea. Speaking of the soil, a proper analysis should be done to discover any mineral and pH imbalance.
Let me know if more information is needed.
Rob.

Thank you Robo, Actually the arborist we had out said to not do anything to get rid of the ants as they were eating the termite eggs.

Just as long as it's not too late to use the Foliar spray since it is already leafing and budding. Do you have any suggestions as to brand/type?

Have the kelp stuff to inject into root zone as have been using it on our old walnut trees. Will incorporate the use for the peach tree as well.

Thanks again.

Ascophyllum Nodosum kelp is the one to use. I have this type under my own brand label because it is the best. If you need a mail order source, I highly recommend Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. They have a web catalog or they will send you a free one. Great place for many an organic product.
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