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Welcome to The Elmsavers Blog, where we post articles, comments and new infomation about tree and plant health and environmentally responsible solutions.

Emaject Features & Advantages

Ema-ject® is the only tree injectable form of emamectin benzoate in Australia. It is a completely novel water-soluble chemistry line unlike any other registered internationally.

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Ema-ject Safer for Bees in Elms

Ema-ject® is the only tree injectable form of emamectin benzoate that is  registered in Australia. As a new product there are no resistance issues in comparison as reported with imidacloprid.

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Novel Chemistry Shows Promise in Norfolk Island Hibiscus Seed Pod Suppression

Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonii) is a hibiscus tree endemic to Norfolk Island. It is widely planted throughout Australia; it is favoured by councils for its amenity value and minimal maintenance requirements. But there is a considerable downside when it comes to its seed pods and the dispersal of irritating fibres. Residents liken the allergic reaction to these fibres as pure hell. All is not lost as there may be a promising solution in controlling the trees seed pod production.

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Novel Fungicide Trial-University of the Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast trials Elmsavers Novel 2 Fungicide on Quambalaria Shoot Tip Blight (Quambalaria Pitereka) and Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia Psidii). Both Eucalyptus and Corymbia species were trialled. Delivery methods were wet spray and direct bark application. Encouraging results point to further research and product registration with the APVMA. Elmsavers Novel 2 fungicide has the advantage of multi seasonal control as seen in other field trials with other species. The delivery can either be direct tree injection or bark application. Bark application is an extremely fast and efficient way of delivering chemistry, the active ingredients quickly penetrates the periderm.

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Plane Tree Anthracnose- Winter Treatments Underway Now.

Clients often call us only after the disease becomes evident in late Spring. We recommend that clients undertake treatment now during the dormant Winter phase. This allows ample time for the chemistry to translocate evenly throughout the tree. By the time Spring arrives your tree will be protected. Late treatments will still arrest the disease as seen in the recovery sequences below.

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Multi Elicitor Treatments for Plane Trees

Anthracnose is a fungal disease that affects Platanus species worldwide, and it causes foliar and twig damage in early and mid season. If left untreated, leaves appear blotched and necrotic and fall prematurely.

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Tree Poisoning Recovery Treatment

Maroondah Council engaged Elmsavers for a more effective solution to tree poisoning on an ongoing basis. One section of the tree was beyond recovery and had to be removed, but the rest of the tree was successfully treated and is now thriving.

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Plane Tree Anthracnose Disease

Plane Tree Anthracnose is becoming commonplace now that Spring is here. Quick treatment can often be all that is required to save your tree from devastation.

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Elm Leaf Spot Alert for the Southern Highlands, NSW

There has been an increase in Elm Leaf Spot infestation and infection treatment failures. Recent rains and high humidity levels are causing this wind borne disease to spread rapidly. Areas hit particularly hard are Coastal regions of Eastern Australia.

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Autumn micro injection treatments

The best time of the year to monitor your trees health and advise accordingly. Inspect for insecticidal resistance, very serious and pending, developing in certain areas. Treating on cue to minimise the risk and keep chemistry levels high. More even chemical dispersal throughout the canopy particularly in dry conditions.

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Larval Damage – A Serious Threat To Elm Tree Health

Elm leaf beetles inflict their worst damage during the larval stages of their life cycle. If left to their own devices, these beetles will mature and render a tree leafless. It’s possible for beetles to leave a tree completely defoliated in a week if the problem is not addressed.

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Attention Adelaide Customers!

Are your trees in need of care? We provide quality service to the Adelaide region. If your trees are showing signs of infestation or infection Elm Savers can help, even if you’ve had disappointing results from prior treatments.

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Birch Leaf Spot

Birch Leaf Spot is a foliar leaf disease that affects Birch, Aspen and Cottonwood trees and other members of the Betulaceae family.

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Spotted Gum Recovery

Maroondah Council saves $3000 in removal costs by treating and rejuvenating Spotted Gum. Treatment involves micro injecting an insecticide fungicide combination that targets a wide range of insects and pathogens.

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Elm Leaf Spot Alert

Elm Leaf Spot is a fungal disease that is now becoming widespread and is a continual problem that will reoccur every year. Symptoms of Elm Leaf Spot are now evident on many elms. Susceptible species and cultivars include Golden, Weeping, Horizontal and English elms. If not treated this disease will begin to defoliate your tree rapidly over the next few weeks.

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Proof of Effect of our Treatments

Severely stressed and nearly defoliated due to elm leaf beetle activity; tree injection with imidacloprid and its newer superior equivalents is fast acting and persistent, treatments offer multi seasonal protection.

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Elmsavers Complete Tree Care

Elmsavers and our associates can solve all of your arboricultural service needs. Our highly qualified and experienced team are dedicated to delivering comprehensive and professional tree care service. The complete tree care team Elmsavers has over 25 years experience in horticultural and arboricultural pest and disease control

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Elm Leaf Spot

This fungal disease is damaging Weeping, Golden and now English elms. If your tree has been treated for Elm Leaf Beetle it is still vulnerable.

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Elm Leaf Beetles

The elm leaf beetle is approximately the size of a large grain of rice, appearing dull green in colour early in the season, with the colour becoming more defined as the season progresses.

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