[Lisa McCoy]

in reply to: Beetle Infestation #2279

Norman,

Bark beetles bore through the tree’s bark and lay eggs. The larvae feeding activity disrupts the movement of nutrients and water throughout the tree. Early signs of a bark beetle infestation are not visually apparent and can be easy to miss. There are several things that can indicate a bark beetle infestation:
(1) Blobs of sap on the trunk of the tree indicates bark beetles are in the tree. If the number sap blobs are limited and do not circle the trunk of the tree it may be possible to stop further damage with a systemic insecticide.
(2) Flaking bark and holes in the bark caused by woodpeckers usually indicate the presence of bark beetles. Woodpecker feeding damage usually indicates a heavy presence of bark beetles. The tree probably cannot be saved.
(3)Needles turning red/brown, beginning at the top of the tree generally indicate extensive damage to the vascular system of the tree. When there are dead branches or sections of the tree the damage is probably extensive and the tree cannot be saved.
Mauget’s insecticide Abacide 2 provides effective bark beetle control when it is used either as preventative or early curative, before the tree has been infested.

Jim Rollins

[Lisa McCoy]

in reply to: Introduce Yourself! #2277

Welcome Ryan and Bruce from hook and Ladder Tree Care!

[Lisa McCoy]

in reply to: Abacide 2 HP #2242

Jason,

If I treat in the spring how quickly does the product become ‘active’/useful in the tree to kill feeding caterpillars?
The length of time Abacide 2 will begin controlling Gypsy Moths following a spring injection will vary depending on the size of the tree and the weather conditions following the injection. Under good injection conditions, you can usually expect control in 7 – 10 days.

Once it is in the tree, how much residual should I expect?
Once the Abacide 2 is in the tree you can expect 31/2 to 4 months residual.

I see that you recommend a fall treatment, can you walk me through how effective that is? Is the residual effective the entire following summer?
A fall treatment is generally used to control insects and diseases that are a problem early in the spring, (at or soon after bud break). In most circumstances Gypsy Moths may be controlled by either a fall injection or a spring injection.
With fall injections, trees are injected when the tree’s leaves first begin to display fall color change. The product moves downward into the tree roots where it is stored during the winter. Early the following spring when the tree emerges from winter dormancy the product translocates upward throughout the tree. The residual will similar to a spring injection. You could expect 3+months residual following bud break.

If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Jim

[Lisa McCoy]

in reply to: Introduce Yourself! #1536

Thanks for joining us Ethan.

[Lisa McCoy]

in reply to: Introduce Yourself! #1154

I am Lisa McCoy National Sales Manager for Mauget.

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