I need something to spray on my pine trees. There is an infestation of moths. Any suggestions?
What insecticide for pine tip moth?
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Can you spray the whole thing or are you looking for a systemic?
I'd use spinosad (Conserve SC) as my first choice if you can spray the tree - but admittedly I haven't had these as a problem around here...not a lot of pine, and there is usually something else that kills them first!
First, make sure you get your timing right:
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/AG189/html/Nantucket_Pine_Tip_Moth.HTML
Publication recommends checking with Extension (I thought that is who they are...) for chemical recommendations.
This publication lists 4 different organophophates...hello 1981
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/fidls/nantucket/nantucket.htm
I'd use spinosad (Conserve SC) as my first choice if you can spray the tree - but admittedly I haven't had these as a problem around here...not a lot of pine, and there is usually something else that kills them first!
First, make sure you get your timing right:
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/AG189/html/Nantucket_Pine_Tip_Moth.HTML
Publication recommends checking with Extension (I thought that is who they are...) for chemical recommendations.
This publication lists 4 different organophophates...hello 1981
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/fidls/nantucket/nantucket.htm
I called the ag ex yesterday. Waiting for them to call me back. Thanks ATH. Am looking for a spray. The pines are 2 to 5 feet tall.
We don't have those things here, but wouldn't BtK work? We use it for other types of moths and caterpillars.
Organophosphates? Gives me shivers thinking about spraying that stuff again, having to get suited up like an astronaut
Organophosphates? Gives me shivers thinking about spraying that stuff again, having to get suited up like an astronaut
Ag ex agent recommended pyrethroid or pyrethrin.
