Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana from Purdue Entomology: Information for Industries and Organizations

Pesticides To Use

Applying a foliar spray.

(D. Cappaert, MSU)

Delivering imidacloprid through a high pressure soil injection.

(J. Ellis, Purdue)

Using mauget capsules to deliver imidacloprid.

(D. Cappaert, MSU)

Using an Arborjet infuser to deliver insecticide into trunk.

(J. Ellis, Purdue)

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 note that several new imidacloprid products are new available. Be sure to check for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) on the label.

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

Many generic brands of 1.47% active ingredient now available
Check labels

Mid April to Mid-June (one application)

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

Mid to late April (one application/) to Mid-June

Professional

TRUNK INJECTION

Bidrin®

Injectacide-B® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® equipment)

Mid-May to mid-June (one application)

Professional

“

emamectin benzoate

TREE-äge™ (PDF) (applied with Arborjet™ equipment)

Mid-May to mid-June (one application)

Professional

“

imidacloprid

Imicide® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® equipment)

Mid-May to mid-June (one application)

Professional

“

imidacloprid

IMA-jet® (PDF) (applied with Arborjet™ equipment)

Mid-May to mid-June (one application)

Professional

PROTECTIVE COVER SPRAYS

cyfluthrin

Bayer Multi-Insect Killer® (PDF)