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So first and foremost the carpenter ants are not doing anything to your trees but living in the decayed wood. They don’t damage the trees in any way. The decay may be a problem though.I would be cautious when using Bifenthrin, especially if you or your dog are eating the mull berries. It’s not labeled for edibles and has a decent residual.The Mullberry can be cabled and braced. It looks like it could also benefit from some reduction pruning. This work would generally need to be done by a certified arborist.
So first and foremost the carpenter ants are not doing anything to your trees but living in the decayed wood. They don’t damage the trees in any way. The decay may be a problem though.
I would be cautious when using Bifenthrin, especially if you or your dog are eating the mull berries. It’s not labeled for edibles and has a decent residual.
The Mullberry can be cabled and braced. It looks like it could also benefit from some reduction pruning. This work would generally need to be done by a certified arborist.