Arborjet has announced that TREE-äge insecticide has received expanded label approval from the EPA to control several invasive species such as Western Pine Beetle, Mountain Pine Beetle and other associated Engraver Beetles.
Arborists, landscapers and city officials in cities like Milwaukee and Chicago have used TREE-äge to treat tens of thousands of trees to protect their urban forests against the invasive pest known as Emerald Ash Borer. By injecting TREE-äge directly into the tree’s vascular system, it not only provides protection quickly, but it is also highly effective in treating insects that feed under the bark. Arborjet trunk injection also seals the applied insecticide in the tree, thus limiting exposure of the chemical to the environment.
TREE-äge is applied through the Arborjet injection system where the formulation is sealed inside the tree, and unlike many other treatments, TREE-äge provides up to two years of control for insects like Emerald Ash Borer and Mountain Pine Beetle. Also, in keeping with Arborjet’s philosophy for product development, the effectiveness of TREE-äge to control these insects is well supported by several years of independent research. A partial list of the insect species covered by the new labeling includes: Engraver Beetle, Pine Cone Seed Bug, Pine Cone Worm, Red Palm Mite, Red Palm Weevil, Western Pine Beetle Tussock Moth, Leafminer and the Eucalyptus Borer. For a full list of insect species covered and states where TREE-äge is registered, please visit http://www.arborjet.com.
