High hopes for remedy for oak processionary moth and other tree pests - "We will also investigate its usefulness as a control for Asian longhorn beetle and emerald ash borer." - http://www.hortweek.com/high-ho...
Oct 5, 2014
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Derived from a naturally occurring insecticide, emamectin benzoate (EMB), and its means of deployment, known as tree micro-injection, it is currently being assessed by the Chemicals Regulation Directorate.
- Halil
He said: "We tested for wound closure as well as leaf chlorophyll content and fluorescence - these weren't affected. We can inject it at quite high levels without burning the tree."
O'Callaghan added: "One application lasts two years, with signs of effect in three-to-four weeks."
- Halil