Category Archives: Shepherd Fungicide
Tree trunks show no sign of trunk injections when Wedgle is used.
Homeowners and tree care professionals are concerned that tree trunks will show signs of trunk injections. Here is a photo of sycamores that have been treated for anthracnose for more than five years using the ArborSystems Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection … Continue reading
Are there dead brown needles at the tips of pine branches or Diplodia Tip Blight?
Diplodia Tip Blight is a fungus disease. Now the question is how to treat it? Most pines are tall and if the pine is sprayed for treatment, there is the danger of drift into unwanted areas. When a person is … Continue reading
Prevent leaf disease next spring by treating trees in late summer.
Application in late summer provides protection for the following year. And a single application provides season-long suppression. The fungicide needs to be in the leaf before it emerges and is infected. Treat a tree now and the chemical moves up … Continue reading
Treat pines and conifers for Diplodia Tip Blight through November.
You can use our tree injection system as long as the outside temperature is above 45 degrees. Treatments can be made anytime during the growing season which includes fall. And fall treatments provide a carry over to the following year … Continue reading
FAQ – Can I use ArborSystems tree trunk injection chemicals in my state?
ArborSystems Insecticides, Fungicides, Antibiotics, Plant Growth Regulators and MicroNutrients have to be registered in your state. And they must be used by a tree care professional, urban forester, arborist, etc. Our Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection System treats most trees in … Continue reading
Treat for Diplodia Tip Blight through November.
Treat pines and conifers for Diplodia Tip Blight, a fungus disease, through November with ArborSystems Shepherd Fungicide. You can use our tree injection system as long as the outside temperature is above 45 degrees. Treatments can be made anytime during … Continue reading
Treat trees in early fall for prevention of leaf disease next Spring.
What can be treated? Leaf diseases such as Anthracnose, Diplodia Tip Blight, Dutch Elm disease, Crabapple Leaf disease, Oak Wilt disease, Powdery Mildew and other diseases that use our Shepherd fungicide. Application in late summer/early fall provides protection for the … Continue reading
Why settle for one year control when you can get two?
That’s right! Instead of spraying a tree with chemicals for one year control, treat with direct injection for two year control. So think about it? Would you rather treat for Diplodia Tip Blight every year or use our Shepherd Fungicide? … Continue reading
Old, old, very tall pine tree treated for Diplodia Tip Blight
On a historic downtown location site surrounding by tall buildings and cars, a 140 year old Pine tree was trunk injected in 2012 for Diplodia Tip Blight. Detroit area Contender’s Tree and Lawn Specialists created this video to explain why … Continue reading
Number one topic at the trade shows…Direct-Inject treatment of conifers
Yes, you can direct inject conifers! Pine, fir, spruce, evergreens, Scots pine trees (Scotch pine), hemlock, etc. No more foliage spray or soil injection for them! The ArborSystems Direct-Inject Tree Treatment system used with our specially-designed Portle Tips and Tip … Continue reading