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Pine Wilt Nematode article: 

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Pine Wilt Nematode

Injection Applicators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20" DBH Scotch Pine Tree

Rate Comparison of  two

 Methods

 

Medi-Ject

ArborSystems

Equipment Cost

$ 233   ( 12 STIT units )

chemical gets into where nematodes thrive, the xylem tissue

$ 450

chemical stays in bark chemical can kill cambium layer

 

 

 

ABAMECTIN

$ 125.00 per QUART

$ 234.00 per  120 ml  ( ½ Cup )

Cost per ml

$ 0.13 / ml

$ 1.95 / ml

Amount of Chemical needed

240 ml

96 ml

Chemical Cost     for one tree

$ 31.75

$ 187.20

 

 

 

 

Savings

 

 

Save $ 217.00

on equipment

 

Contact:            Warne Chemical  for the Abamectin product  800-658-5457

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$ 155.45 chemical

vs.

the other system

 

          

        Our Kit includes:      

 7 - STIT Injection tubes       

Pine Wilt Video

Univ. Nebr. Extension

 2 - brad pt. Drill bits

     60 cc syringe

     500 ml Beaker

     Charger gun

     Chemical safe nitrile gloves

                                Carry Tote

Low Price $ 179.00

Compare with a similar system from Minnesota at the price of $ 354.00

Add'l Package of 5 STIT tubes $ 54.00

Several Options may be employed to prevent pine wilt nematodes.

Vector Control: Control of the beetle by spraying the trunk and branches with either Onyx or Talstar

Protection from the Nematode: Use the miticide called Abamectin. According to research done in Kansas

Directions:

1. Measure trunk of tree with a diameter tape.

2. Using syringe, remove the required amount of Abamectin and place into the beaker. Add equal amount of distilled water.

3. Place the STIT applicator tubes every 6 inches around the tree trunk, at least 8 inches above the soil line. Attach to tree using the nail clips.

4. Drill hole into tree trunk. Insert injection applicator into hole and secure tightly by use of a rubber mallet.

5. Divide volume (in beaker) by the number of injection tubes to determine the volume per injection site. Temporary remove top cap from tube to be able to fill the STIT with solution.

6. Using the syringe, remove the required amount of solution from the beaker and fill the STIT tube. Replace top cap.

7. Using the charger gun, fill with air and then insert needle through the rubber bladder in the top of the STIT applicator. Pressurize STIT with additional volumes of air.

8. After all solution has been absorbed, carefully remove the STIT from the tree using a claw hammer.

STIT stands for Systemic Tree Injection Tube

[ Could also be used for Emerald Ash Borers ]

 

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