Tree-age Insecticide

Tree-age Insecticide is a product from Arborjet, Inc, which provides pesticides to control several invasive species. In June 2011, Tree-age received expanded label approval from the EPA to control several invasive species such as Western Pine Beetle?, Mountain Pine Beetle? and other associated Engraver Beetle?s. Tree-age is a registered trademark of Arborjet, Inc.

Arborists, landscapers and city officials in cities like Milwaukee and Chicago have used the product to treat tens of thousands of trees to protect their urban forests against the Emerald Ash Borer?. By injecting the insecticide directly into the tree’s vascular system, it provides protection quickly but it is effective in treating insects that feed under the bark. Arborjet trunk injection seals the applied insecticide in the tree, thus limiting exposure of the chemical to the environment.

Tree-age is applied through the Arborjet injection system where the formulation is sealed inside the tree and provides up to two years of control for insects like Emerald Ash Borer and Mountain Pine Beetle. The product is a Restricted Use Pesticide? and may only be sold to and used by a state-certified applicators or by persons under their direct supervision and is not registered for use in all states. Use of the product requires first checking with state or local extension services prior to buying or using it.


A partial list of the insect species covered by the new labeling includes:

• Engraver Beetle
• Pine Cone Seed Bug
• Pine Cone Worm
• Red Palm Mite
• Red Palm Weevil
• Western Pine Beetle Tussock Moth
• Leafminer
• Eucalyptus Borer

External links:

List of insect species covered

Research

Arborjet website