TreeAzin
A botanically based insecticide with azadirachtin, injected into cambial tissue to protect urban trees from invasive pests like Agrilus Beetles, European Elm Scale, Spongy Moth, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and Aphids.
Product details
TreeAzin® Systemic Insecticide is a botanical insecticide applied by microinjection into the active sapwood of affected trees. The active ingredient, azadirachtin, is derived from the neem tree, and is an extract of neem seeds (not neem oil). It is not a neonicotinoid (i.e.: imidacloprid) or from the avermectin family of pesticides (i.e.: emamectin benzoate). TreeAzin is classified as a “less hazardous” commercial pesticide and is listed for organic use by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI).
Modes of Action
The active ingredient in TreeAzin acts as in insect growth regulator. When ingested by the pest, azadirachtin:
- Inhibits young larvae from molting, eventually killing the larvae.
- Decreases adult female fertility, reducing the amount and viability of eggs laid.
- Stimulates an antifeedant response.
Key benefits
- No known risk of resistance due to multiple modes of action, making it a key tool in IPM programs.
- Translocates rapidly (within 48 hours) throughout the tree, providing protection immediately post-injection.
- Degrades naturally within tree and leaf tissues, and does not persist in soil and aquatic environments.
- Formulated with a naturally occurring active ingredient that poses minimal risk to applicators, bystanders, bees, other pollinators, pets and wildlife
- Applied systemically using the EcoJect® System.
Ingredients
Azadirachtin A + Azadirachtin B+ 5%
Formats
| 1 Liter Bottle | Storage information Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not store above 73° F. |
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Targeted Pests
TreeAzin is effective in controlling a wide variety of invasive pests which includes:
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Scales (e.g. European Elm Scale, Kermes Scale, Elongate Hemlock Scale, Gloomy Scale)
- Defoliator (e.g. Gypsy Moth, Tent Caterpillars, Canker Worm, Spruce Budworm, Jack Pine Budworm, Winter Moth, Brown Tail Moth)
- Adelgids (e.g. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, Balsam Woolly Adelgid)
- Aphids (e.g. Linden Aphids)
- Beetles (e.g. Elm Leaf Beetle, Japanese Beetle)
- Weevils (e.g. Beech Leaf Mining Weevil, Red Elm Bark Weevil, White Pine Weevil)
- Sawflies (e.g. Birch Leaf Miner, Arborvitae Leaf Miners, Pine False Webworm)
Refer to the product label for the complete list of pests.
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