{"id":176,"date":"2010-02-24T09:03:51","date_gmt":"2010-02-24T14:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mymontys.com\/wordpress\/?p=176"},"modified":"2010-02-24T14:02:22","modified_gmt":"2010-02-24T19:02:22","slug":"pine-bark-beetle-control-with-montys-plant-food-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordpress.mymontys.com\/?p=176","title":{"rendered":"Pine Bark Beetle Control with Monty’s Plant Food Products"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pine Beetle continues to be a problem for residents across a broad swath of the country. Below is a control method that one ID arborist has used for the past several years for help controlling the pest for his customers.<\/p>\n

Those who are now also dealing with the Emerald Ash Borer may also consider a similar treatment for their trees.\u00a0 Though we have no evidence that this program will provide definitive results for the Ash Borer our experience with the Pine Beetle lead us to believe\u00a0it may be worth a try in your area.<\/p>\n

Monty’s Protocol for Treating Infested Trees<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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The following is a protocol which Drew Andrew developed in his business as an Arborist in Idaho over the past four years. This is the sole treatment he uses on his customers trees and woodlands. He does not use insecticides which require strict licensing requirements and can further harm the environment. While this treatment has not been validated by replicated academic trials, anecdotal evidence would support his success in a variety of settings.<\/div>\n
Again, this treatment will not treat nor destroy the insects themselves but has shown promise in preventing attack and saving trees already infested with pine beetles. For complete treatment, we advise that you consult with an arborist, your local county extension or other professional for insecticides approved for use in your area for treatment of pine beetles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nAs a rescue treatment follow the below guidelines two to three times per year. As a preventative, or to discourage re-infestation of previously affected trees apply annually in the spring as the trees break dormancy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n