white pine weevils
 

Hello,
What are you guys using to spray for white pine weevils I've got about 20
white pines that are starting to ooze, so I know the weevils are there. I
could use merit, but that causes mites and would take a while to work. I
need to spray now. Brand names would be great.
Thanks.

"Jack" wrote in message news:8q5fe.1502$7G.1320@trndny01...
Hello,
What are you guys using to spray for white pine weevils I've got about 20
white pines that are starting to ooze, so I know the weevils are there. I
could use merit, but that causes mites and would take a while to work. I
need to spray now. Brand names would be great.
Thanks.

Take a picture so you can remember them when they are gone.

I did find a product called Cygon (Dimethoate), but it looks really
dangerous to apply. Apparently, this is the only product certified for
white pine weevils.


"Vox Humana" wrote in message
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"Jack" wrote in message
news:8q5fe.1502$7G.1320@trndny01...
Hello,
What are you guys using to spray for white pine weevils I've got about
20
white pines that are starting to ooze, so I know the weevils are there.
I
could use merit, but that causes mites and would take a while to work. I
need to spray now. Brand names would be great.
Thanks.

Take a picture so you can remember them when they are gone.

I would be really surprised if you were able to find cygon anywhere.
Chemical applications are not going to be effective unless the adults
are on the plants. It would be best to apply imidicloprid in the fall
so it has time to translocate through the entire plant before spring.

Toad

Probably too late if the tips are pitching out.
Cygon, lindane, dursban will all work...nit sure any of that stuff is
labeled where you are.

--
Mike LaMana, MS, CTE
Consulting Forester & Arborist
Heartwood Consulting Services, LLC
Toms River, NJ
www.HeartwoodConsulting.net


"Jack" wrote in message news:8q5fe.1502$7G.1320@trndny01...
Hello,
What are you guys using to spray for white pine weevils I've got about 20
white pines that are starting to ooze, so I know the weevils are there. I
could use merit, but that causes mites and would take a while to work. I
need to spray now. Brand names would be great.
Thanks.