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Ema-ject® is the only tree injectable form of emamectin benzoate in Australia. It is a completely novel water-soluble chemistry line unlike any other registered internationally.

The APVMA have issued an emergency use permit to Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development WA for the use of Ema-ject® in Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer.

Ema-ject® is the only tree injectable form of emamectin benzoate that is  registered in Australia. As a new product there are no resistance issues in comparison as reported with imidacloprid.

Hobsons Bay Council will be treating their beautiful elm tree population against ‘Elm Leaf Beetle’.

Wollongong’s Belmore Basin Fig Trees at Moreton Bay & Port Jackson are now protected with Ficus Psyllid Treatment Ema-ject

Norfolk Island Hibiscus (Lagunaria patersonii) is a hibiscus tree endemic to Norfolk Island. It is widely planted throughout Australia; it is favoured by councils for its amenity value and minimal maintenance requirements. But there is a considerable downside when it comes to its seed pods and the dispersal of irritating fibres. Residents liken the allergic reaction to these fibres as pure hell. All is not lost as there may be a promising solution in controlling the trees seed pod production.

The University of the Sunshine Coast trials Elmsavers Novel 2 Fungicide on Quambalaria Shoot Tip Blight (Quambalaria Pitereka) and Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia Psidii). Both Eucalyptus and Corymbia species were trialled. Delivery methods were wet spray and direct bark application. Encouraging results point to further research and product registration with the APVMA. Elmsavers Novel 2 fungicide has the advantage of multi seasonal control as seen in other field trials with other species. The delivery can either be direct tree injection or bark application. Bark application is an extremely fast and efficient way of delivering chemistry, the active ingredients quickly penetrates the periderm.

Fruit Tree Borer Maroga Melanostigma is a native lepidopteran insect (moth) that attacks and
disfigures deciduous ornamentals during the caterpillar stages of the insect’s lifecycle.

Clients often call us only after the disease becomes evident in late Spring. We recommend that clients undertake treatment now during the dormant Winter phase. This allows ample time for the chemistry to translocate evenly throughout the tree. By the time Spring arrives your tree will be protected. Late treatments will still arrest the disease as seen in the recovery sequences below.

This high profile European Olive -Olea europaea, is located at 130 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD

Ema-ject is Australia’s only tree injectable form of emamectin benzoate, a bio-pesticide. This product manifests great potential in treating a wide range of tree invertebrates than the standard imidacloprid products currently available.

Ema-ject® Environmental Tree Technologies new insecticide has now gained APVMA registration, approval number 88692/121997.

The elm leaf beetle is currently the greatest threat to the health and wellbeing of elm trees in Australia. If left untreated, elm leaf beetles can defoliate an elm tree within a week.

Anthracnose is a fungal disease that affects Platanus species worldwide, and it causes foliar and twig damage in early and mid season. If left untreated, leaves appear blotched and necrotic and fall prematurely.

Tree injection is the safest most effective way to introduce chemistry to a tree, results with some insecticides can be seen within minutes of application.

Maroondah Council engaged Elmsavers for a more effective solution to tree poisoning on an ongoing basis. One section of the tree was beyond recovery and had to be removed, but the rest of the tree was successfully treated and is now thriving.

Elmsavers recently played a crucial role in helping protect over six hundred elm trees in Bathurst, New South Wales. This was implemented as a part of Bathurst Regional Council’s ongoing elf leaf beetle control program.

Plane Tree Anthracnose is becoming commonplace now that Spring is here. Quick treatment can often be all that is required to save your tree from devastation.

There has been an increase in Elm Leaf Spot infestation and infection treatment failures. Recent rains and high humidity levels are causing this wind borne disease to spread rapidly. Areas hit particularly hard are Coastal regions of Eastern Australia.

There are many things to consider when a tree becomes afflicted or infected and needs treatment. Of all the difficulties faced when treating a tree, one of the most misunderstood is the factor of climate.

Elm leaf beetles inflict their worst damage during the larval stages of their life cycle. If left to their own devices, these beetles will mature and render a tree leafless. It’s possible for beetles to leave a tree completely defoliated in a week if the problem is not addressed.

Are your trees in need of care? We provide quality service to the Adelaide region. If your trees are showing signs of infestation or infection Elm Savers can help, even if you’ve had disappointing results from prior treatments.

Phytophthora species affects a wide range of ornamental plants, in many cases tree injection it not possible and other treatments methods are required.

The elm leaf beetle is approximately the size of a large grain of rice, appearing dull green in colour early in the season, with the colour becoming more defined as the season progresses.