Environment

Consideration for the environment and the responsible and safe treatment for pests and diseases, is at the forefront of Elmsavers’ approach to tree and plant health

Elmsavers treats thousands of elm trees annually for Councils, Government authorities and private clients – with excellent long-term results. With almost 25 years experience in horticultural and arboricultural pest and disease control, we offer the most advanced and innovative treatment programs in the industry.

Elmsavers is licenced by the Department of Primary Industry (DPI) in three Australian states – Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania – and is New South Wales compliant.

The three main treatments for elm leaf beetle are:

• Tree (or trunk) injection
• Canopy spraying
• Soil injection

Elmsavers primarily employs tree (trunk) injection or canopy spraying methods to treat elm trees and phasing out the use of soil injection treatments in favour of more eco-friendly solutions.

Your Environment

Tree injection is now regarded as “Best Practice” and the most environmentally-friendly method known. It is ideal for all environment situations and very low risk, as pesticides are internalised and sealed.

• No residues to contaminate groundwater and bores.
• No risk of leaching during periods of high rainfall.
• Will not kill earthworms and other beneficial soil invertebrates.
• Won’t affect soil biology by harming beneficial soil fungi essential for nutrient uptake.

The public perception of tree injection is positive and the treatment is scientifically proven to improve tree health and induce systemic acquired resistance.

Elmsavers’ Steve Parton carries out tree injection on an elm tree

You can read one of our client’s comments below:

“…the micro (tree) injection technology developed by ElmSavers is the preferred method due to its superior efficacy and very low environmental risk. Public safety & legal concerns are also minimised.” – Maroondah Council.

The safer, newer systemic chemistries used by Elmsavers for Canopy spraying translocate to all new growth throughout the season. A balanced NPK plus trace elements – is incorporated with the treatment.

Elmsavers’ Steve Parton carries out canopy spraying

Your Health & Safety

Tree injection is safe around children, pets and riparian situations, and complies with, and exceeds OH&S standards compared to conventional treatments.

Questions? Please visit our FAQ page