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.
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 (PDF)
|
Mid April to mid-May (one application) |
Homeowner |
SOIL INJECTION |
imidacloprid
Merit® (75WP, 75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
Xytect® (75WSP, 2F) (PDF)
|
Mid to late April (one application/) to Mid-May |
Professional |
TRUNK IMPLANT |
acephate
ACECAP® 97 Systemic May Insecticide Tree Implants |
Mid-May to mid-June (one application) |
Homeowner |
“ |
acephate
Bonide® Systemic Insecticide Bullets (PDF)
|
Mid-May to mid-June (one application ) |
Homeowner |
TRUNK INJECTION |
imidacloprid
Imicide® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® equipment)
|
Mid-May to mid-June (one application) |
Professional |
“ |
imidacloprid
Pointer™ (PDF) (applied with Wedgle™ 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 |
“ |
Bidrin®
Injectacide-B® (PDF) (applied with Mauget® 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 |
|
“ |
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 |
This information is provided courtesy of MSU Extension and The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environment Sciences, Section of Communications and Technology. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not imply endorsement for products listed or bias against those not listed.
