Elm Savers

Tree Injection Trials on Giant Sequoia

Sequoiadendron Giganteum targeting Diplodia Sphaeropsis Sapinea.

Trials commenced on the 18th of September 2009 at Burnley Campus gardens which are part of The University of Melbourne. The main emphasis of these trials is on long term systemic control using chemistries that have a broad spectrum of activity.
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Upper canopy regrowth post treatment.

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Elm Savers Factsheet
Read and download our factsheets on pests, diseases and treatment methods
  • Insect Treatments for Eucalypts Eucalypts trees are targeted by a number of deadly pests.
  • Sycamore Lace Bug Pest of Plane trees or Sycamore and familiar to many gardeners
  • Ash Whitefly A small white sap sucking insect, causes leaf damage in Golden and Claret Ash trees.
  • Oak Aphid and Powdery Mildew Oak aphids are small yellow elliptical insects that congregate on the leaf underside.
  • Cypress Canker Cypress canker is a serious fungal disease that affects certain coniferous species
  • Fruit Tree Borer A serious pest is in regards to ornamental and native trees
  • 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.
  • About Elm Leaf Beetles Lifecycle of the elm leaf beetle and treatment methods