Pesticides To Use
D. Cappaert, MSU
Applying a foliar spray.
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J. Ellis, Purdue
Delivering imidacloprid through a high pressure soil injection.
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D. Cappaert, MSU
Using mauget capsules to deliver imidacloprid.
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D. Cappaert, MSU
Injecting imidacloprid with a wedgle device.
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If the use of pesticides makes sense for your situation, you must then decide which one is most appropriate. Following is a table describing the chemical treatments most often used to control EAB.
Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions About Using Insecticides for information on how to apply materials and relative effectiveness of products.
Table 2: Pesticides Used to Control EAB by Application Method
(click on formulation for more information) |
Application method |
Active ingredient/
Formulation |
Timing of application (no. of applications per year) |
Users |
SOIL DRENCH |
imidacloprid
Bayer Advanced ™ Tree and Shrub Insect Control
Merit® (75WP, 75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
Xytect® (75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
Many generic brands of 1.47% active ingredient now available
Check labels
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Mid-fall and/or mid-April to mid-June (up to 2 applications per year) |
Homeowner |
SOIL INJECTION |
imidacloprid
Merit® (75WP, 75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
Xytect® (75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
Many generic brands of 75 WP, 75 WSP and 2F formulations now available.
Check labels
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Mid-fall and/or mid-April to mid-June (up to 2 applications per year) |
Professional |
TRUNK INJECTION |
emamectin benzoate
TREE-äge™ (PDF) (applied with Arborjet™ equipment) |
Mid-May to mid-June (one application every 2 years) |
Professional |
“ |
Bidrin®
Injectacide-B® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® equipment)
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Mid-May to mid-June (one application) |
Professional |
“ |
imidacloprid
Imicide® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® equipment)
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Mid-May to mid-June (one application) |
Professional |
“ |
imidacloprid
IMA-jet® (PDF) (applied with Arborjet™ equipment)
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Mid-May to mid-June (one application) |
Professional |
PROTECTIVE COVER SPRAYS |
imidacloprid Pointer™ cyfluthrin
Bayer Multi-Insect Killer® (PDF)
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Mid-May to mid-June (two applications) |
Homeowner |
“ |
cyfluthrin
Tempo® (PDF)
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Late May and late June (two applications) |
Professional |
“ |
carbaryl
Sevin® SL (PDF)
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Late May and late June (two applications) |
Professional |
“ |
bifenthrin
Onyx™ (PDF)
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Late May and late June (two applications) |
Professional |
“ |
permethrin
Astro® (PDF)
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Late May and late June (two applications) |
Professional |
TRUNK SPRAY
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dinotefuran
Safari 20 G (PDF) |
Mid-May to mid-June mix with Pentrabark |
Professional |
This information is provided courtesy of MSU Extension and The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environment Sciences, Section of Communications and Technology. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not imply endorsement for products listed or bias against those not listed.
For a detailed discussion of insecticide options for EAB and their effectiveness from The Ohio State University, click here.
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