Category Archives: Hardwoods/Deciduous Trees

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 – 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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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 – What should you use and when should you treat for Aphids in trees?

There are many different types of aphids and infestations. Are you applying an insecticide as a preventive? Then you should apply in the early spring prior to insect activity in the tree. If you are applying as a remedial on … Continue reading

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FAQ – How does the Portle Injection Tip work with difficult-to-treat hardwoods?

There is no drilling required for treating a difficult-to-treat hardwood tree. The Portle has six holes out at the tip spaced along a .25” distance. This spacing is for better distribution inside of tree. It also has a rear check … 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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Schedule late summer to prevent leaf disease next Spring.

You can treat trees in late summer for leaf diseases such as Anthracnose, Diplodia Tip Blight, Dutch Elm disease, Crabapple Leaf disease, Oak Wilt disease and Powdery Mildew and receive protection for the following year. A single application of ArborSystems … Continue reading

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Ash trees can be treated for Emerald Ash Borer all summer long.

ArborSystems Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Injection System is effective anytime the tree is actively growing as the product is translocated with the sap. ArborSystems Boxer Insecticide-Miticide used with the Wedgle gives you two-year control of EAB and can be applied until … Continue reading

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