TreeAzin systemic insecticide is known for its effective control of the Emerald Ash Borer, one of Canada’s most notorious pests. This insecticide also poses minimal environmental damage in comparison to a wide variety of pesticides and control options currently available. This insecticide is derived from neem tree seed extracts. Unlike its popular relative neem oil, it is not widely available for use in domestic applications. Tree Service in Bradford can offer this service directly.
The chemical is not an emamectin benzoate, and it is not neonicotinoid, which contains terpenes known to repel insects by smell. This new formula provides up to two years’ protection from EAB for ash trees, which is a considerable advantage for Canadian forests. This will not only improve the forest stocks in Canada, it can protect the soil from unhealthy chemicals that are known to leach into soils and ruin the forest ground cover, one of the most important assets of a forest ecosystem.
This form of protection significantly improves the chance of survival for the ash tree because damage can be less severe than full on EAB infestation. TreeAzin has been registered as a bio insecticide with the EPA, listed for organic use by the Organic Materials Review Institute. Not only does the insecticide protect against the EAB, it is also effective against Caterpillars, Spruce Budworm, Jack Pine Budworm and Leaf miners, all pests that are highly predatory to numerous tree species within Canadian forests.
How does it work? TreeAzin is injected into the tree where it then eliminates any potential environmental exposure. This method of application strongly mitigates any risks. Other tests have shown that this insecticide is also very low in toxicity to mammals and other animals which will be around the trees injected. Keeping the exposure levels low will also ensure that the target insect species will effectually lessen while other insects not predating these trees are left alone.
With over 75 percent of municipal tree canopies treated with TreeAzin under the Ash Tree Treatment Program for over three years, the product has been found very effective at conserving the ash canopy and few environmental risks have been found to significantly affect the areas in which it was used. This means the insecticide is likely to be safely used across the whole of Canada, and even within the United States, which has its own worries regarding species infestation.
TreeAzin will revolutionize treatment of urban trees in addition to those within deeply forested areas. This will be especially valuable in areas of nascent infestation. It is also being explored as a treatment against countless other invasive insects, such as the brown spruce longhorn beetle. In response to climate change, insect infestation seems to have become more rapidly occurring and forest destruction is on the rise. It is important to embrace new forms of pesticides for the benefit of Canadian forests. Not only will this ensure a healthy and happy forestry economy, but a better environment as well.