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
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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)

Late May and late June (two applications)

Homeowner

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cyfluthrin

Tempo® (PDF)

Late May and late June (two applications)

Professional

“

carbaryl

Sevin® SL (PDF)

Late May and late June (two applications)

Professional

“

bifenthrin

Onyx™ (PDF)

Late May and late June (two applications)

Professional

“

permethrin

Astro® (PDF)

Late May and late June (two applications)

Professional

TRUNK SPRAY

dinotefuran

Safari 20 G (PDF)  

Mid-May to mid-June mix with Pentrabark

Professional