Micro-injection
is safe for pets and children,
and there is no chemical spraying.
Insect and disease problems are common in trees in the northwest
and often occur suddenly. They can frequently represent a crisis
that demands immediate attention. Traditionally, the only way to
deal with the problem was to spray the tree with pesticides and
other chemicals.
The
use of sprays to control tree health problems is of concern
to most people. Micro -injection
is a contained delivery system that presents the applicator
with an environmentally-friendly alternative to spray applications.
This is completely safe for your family and pets.
This
technique is best done in the fall or spring for most Pacific
Northwest trees, when movement of the liquid within the
tree’s water-conducting tissues is highest, although
we can generally use Micro -injection safely and effectively
all year.
Micro-injection
is used to place insecticides, fungicides, and fertilizers into
trees. In general, uptake takes about 2 to 4 hours in the tree;
however, this period depends on weather, tree age, tree health,
and soil temperatures. The uptake of the material occurs best when
the soil temperature is above 45°F. However, the material may
take longer to move in stressed trees or in locations with inadequate
soil moisture.
This
application technique is best performed by professionals trained
in its use. Professionals must be licensed to apply pesticides to
trees when spraying or using injection.
Serving
King and Snohomish Counties, including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond,
Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Everett, and other
local areas.
