Category Archives: Conifers

FAQ- Why would you use a Portle Tip instead of a Wedgle Tip?

Good question. Portle Tips are designed for conifers, palms and some hardwoods and are used with a Tip Setter that drives these heavier tips deep into the active areas. Portle Tips have proven beneficial when injecting tough-barked hardwoods such as … Continue reading

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FAQ- Is trunk injection of pines and conifers doable?

Yes, you can! ArborSystems Wedgle Direct-Injection Tree Treatment System offers the ability to provide direct-inject treatments of conifers, pines, firs, spruces, evergreens, scots pine (Scotch pine), hemlocks and more. ArborSystems specially-designed Portle Tips and Tip Setter places the chemical into … Continue reading

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FAQ – Which ArborSystems Injection Tip should I use for thick-barked trees?

We recommend the Portle Tips for thick-barked hardwoods such as elm and eucalyptus. And a pro tip…inject off to the side of the bark or angle the tip behind the bark. Portle Injection Tips are designed for conifers and hard-to-treat … Continue reading

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Conifers and Pines can be treated through November…

As long as the outside temperature is above 45 degrees, you can still direct-inject with ArborSystems chemicals and our specially-designed injection tips. Why? Treatments can be made anytime during the growing season and conifers and pines growing season extends into … Continue reading

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Use our fungicides now to prevent leaf disease next Spring.

ArborSystems Shepherd fungicide provides protection for leaf disease next Spring by treating trees in late summer. The fungicide needs to be in the leaf before it emerges and is infected. By treating the tree in late summer, the chemical can … Continue reading

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FAQ- How does the Portle Injection Tip work on pines and conifers?

Pines have a flaky bark and resin ducts that are a defense mechanism of the tree. Their vascular system is totally different from a hardwood tree and will move a product if you place it deeper into the tree. The … Continue reading

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FAQ – What is the difference between ArborSystems Wedgle and Portle Injection Tips?

They are both used for various ways of getting the product into the tree. The Wedgle was the first one developed and has one hole and no check valve. It was created exclusively for hardwoods and deciduous trees that have … Continue reading

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ArborSystems chemicals treat ornamental trees, conifers, palms, etc.

We try to do it all. Each chemical label, available on our website and included with each product, provides a list of the species type, pest or disease and the treatment method. We make it easy for you to find … Continue reading

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Tree Challenge or Tree Care? ArborSystems is ready!

You don’t always know what type of tree you will find in your customer’s yard. So be ready with ArborSystems Quick-Connect Injection Tips that treat more types of trees, more effectively. Wedgle Tips are ideal for most hardwoods with a … Continue reading

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Reminder…You can direct-inject pines and conifers through November.

Another benefit of ArborSystems Wedgle Direct-Injection Tree Treatment System! And another benefit is not spraying tall pines so you avoid the chemical drift into unwanted areas. Treatments can be made anytime during the growing season and that includes fall as … Continue reading

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