Tree Logic Arboricultural Consultants | Pest control

Myrtle rust – have you seen it?

5. July 2010

The fungus Uredo rangelii (myrtle rust) has been detected on two commercial properties on the New South Wales central coast. Myrtle rust is considered to be part of a group of rust fungi collectively known as eucalyptus/guava rust. The Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment have circulated Emergency Plant Pest Alerts. [...]

Smart-Shot™ – how did it all happen

12. June 2009

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Tree Logic had been trialing tree injectors for many years. Glenn Waters Director/Consulting Arborist & Sales explains “whatever system we tried, there always seemed to be some element we felt could be improved”. Through research Glenn located a manufacturer of animal health syringes. For several years Tree Logic and the manufacturer have trialed different prototypes [...]

Smart-Shot™ Refillable Tree Injector

17. March 2009

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For over a decade Tree Logic has been involved in extensive research and testing of every commercially available tree injection system. Every device we tested had some issue that prevented it being the perfect solution for the complex requirements of accurate tree injection. This experience has been invaluable in showing our research team the advantages [...]

Bayer Silva Shield-Tree Specific Insecticide

27. November 2008

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The long-awaited release of the newly registered Bayer SilvaShield® Injectable Tree Insecticide has arrived. Current practice has many applicators using non-registered products such as Confidor® to undertake trunk injections. Confidor was formulated as a soil drench and while some control may be achieved, there are chemicals in Confidor that actually inhibit uptake through the tree’s [...]

Elm Leaf Beetle Control – Bayer SilvaShield® Release Imminent!

15. October 2008

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The long-awaited release of the newly registered Bayer SilvaShield® Injectable Tree Insecticide is likely to occur any day now according to company sources. This new product will be the only bulk liquid trunk injectable insecticide available for use in Australia and will mean that applicators will be able to access a registered product to offer [...]

Red Maple borer attack

14. October 2008

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A recent letter from Peter has been answered by Stephen Frank at Tree Logic and so we include here as advise to those with similar problems. Hi My name is Peter I have a problem with my maple tree in the back yard. Can you help me with a grub that seems to be eating [...]

Coconut Whitefly

28. July 2008

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Coconut Whitefly (Aleurodicus destructor) It will certainly not be difficult to identify this pest as the larval and pupal stages of this insect produce long glass-like or filamentous white rods that look like hardened cotton threads which can be up to 2-3 cm long on the underside of the leaves. This sap-sucker is a major [...]

Possums & trees

30. November 2007

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Possums general Many Australians share their homes and landscapes with possums because like people, possums are well suited to living in the suburbs. However, at times this contact can be noisy and messy – particularly if the possum takes up residence in the roof of your house or over-grazes a prized plant in the garden. [...]