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Injecting greater volumes of chemical such as fungicides is done more easily. |
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Allows for more even distribution throughout the trunk. |
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If any sap bleeding, chemical seeping, or damage occurs, it is less visible at the base of the tree. |
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For tough-barked trees, such as Hackberry and Hickory, the flare offers a more pliable area of injection. |
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Injection holes seal more quickly. |
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When controlling cambial feeding borers, it is crucial that injection occurs in the flare so the entire trunk is treated. |