Tag Archives: Fungicide
What is Sycamore Anthracnose and how do you treat?
Sycamore Anthracnose fungi infects the vascular system and causes plugging throughout the tree. Preventative applications of ArborSystems Shepherd Fungicide are most effective when applied in the late summer, around one month prior to the typical first frost. This allows the … Continue reading
Posted in Anthracnose, Hardwoods/Deciduous Trees, Shepherd Fungicide
Tagged Anthracnose, Fungicide, sycamore anthracnose, tree leafs
It’s pretty! It’s new! And our new brochure is ready for you!
Our new brochure is done. It features the complete line of ArborSystems trunk injection hardware and chemicals from our insecticides and fungicides to plant growth regulators and micronutrients quick-connect chemical packs. We show all the tools of the Wedgle Direct … Continue reading
Does separating the cambium damage the tree?
Nurserymen have been separating the cambium to graft trees for hundreds of years and trunk injections separate the cambium. Injections need to be performed when the tree’s vascular system is active. If a trunk injection is done improperly, it can … Continue reading
Posted in Direct-Inject Chemicals, FAQs, Tree Care, Tree Stress
Tagged Fungicide, Insecticide, Pesticides, tree care professionals, Wedgle
Part Two – How does the Wedgle get results with a small amount of chemical?
The higher rates that make up for the loss of product in deep holes do not make those treatments more effective. The Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Treatment System places the chemical directly in the cambium achieving 90 – 99% efficiency. Higher … Continue reading
Part One – How does the Wedgle get results with a small amount of chemical?
The movement of trunk-injected chemicals occurs in outer three rings of the xylem (wood). Any portion of a chemical that is injected more deeply than the outer three rings will not move to where it is needed. Higher rates are … Continue reading
How to use the Wedgle Direct Inject Tree Treatment System?
It’s easy. Select the appropriate injection tip. Set up for injections. Inject. Check. And go. The Wedgle Direct Inject Tree Treatment system features two quick-connect couplers that allows you to easily attach chemical packs to the top of the injection … Continue reading
Posted in Arborists, ArborSystems, FAQs, Tree Care, Use, Wedgle
Tagged Fungicide, Insecticide, PGR, tree care professionals, Tree nutrients, Wedgle
Can I reuse or inject again in a WedgeChek site?
Just one of the questions we get about the WedgeChek and Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Treatment System. The WedgeChek is a small plug that keeps the chemical in the tree after the injection is made. You remove a small core of … Continue reading
Posted in ArborSystems, FAQs, Tree Care, WedgeChek, Wedgle
Tagged Fungicide, Insecticide, PGR, Tree nutrients, Wedgle
How many times can a tree be injected before we have to wait a year?
Some trees need a lot of treatment due to pests, disease and need for nutrients to keep them healthy. The Wedgle Direct-Inject Tree Treatment System is especially good for this type of sustainable tree treatment as multiple or annual treatments … Continue reading
Posted in ArborSystems, Direct-Inject Chemicals, Direct-Inject System, FAQs, Tree Care, Use, Wedgle
Tagged Fungicide, Insecticide, tree care professionals, Tree nutrients, Wedgle
Spring Cleaning Wedgle Direct Inject Unit
First thing – make sure you replace the piston O-ring. It should be done at the beginning of each growing season or if your injection unit has been unused for several months. If your coupler is not sealing correctly, you … Continue reading
Posted in ArborSystems, Maintenance, Tree Care, Wedgle
Tagged Fungicide, Insecticide, Mastiff, Pointer, tree care professionals, Wedgle
New Case for Wedgle Direct-Inject Kit
And why is that important? Our rugged, high-impact plastic carry case holds the injection unit, all tools and up to four 120 ml chemical packs. The deluxe version includes our 12 Portle Injection Tips and Tip Setter for treating conifers. … Continue reading
Posted in ArborSystems, Direct-Inject System, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Tree Care, Wedgle
Tagged EAB, Fungicide, Insecticide, Palms, PGR, Pointer, Shepherd, tree care professionals, Wedgle