We all want beautiful and healthy birch trees in our yards that stay lush, green and clean year round. But not many of us are aware of the importance of insecticides for birch trees. Birch trees are usually pests infested by pests such as caterpillars, insects and other wood or bark boring insects. This can cause various tree diseases and deformations throughout your yard and leaves them susceptible to severe damage either from pests or other weather related factors. To avoid these problems it is best to spray permethrin on your birch trees at least 2 times a year. In terms of insect pests, birch trees are one of the easiest ones to identify. This is not because for being hard to identify — but because there are handful of insect pests that affect Birch Trees. Here are the most common: There are many insects commonly found in native birch trees. Birch trees can be both male and female and pollination is necessary for seed production. There are a number of different insecticides that can be used to help control the insect pests on your tree as well as a few workarounds that you can use to help keep the insects from damaging your tree.
Best Insecticide For Birch Trees
Introduction
Birch trees are beautiful, but they can be a magnet for insects in your yard. If you’re looking to protect your birch from insects and keep it looking great, read on to learn about the best insecticides available that will help you do just that.
Organic Insecticide Spray
Organic insecticides are made from natural ingredients.
Organic insecticides are safe for people and pets.
Organic insecticides kill insects by disrupting their nervous systems. They don’t kill the insects directly, unlike synthetic insecticides that act as nerve agents. In this way, organic insecticides are not as effective as synthetic ones, but they pose less risk to humans and animals in the environment because they don’t persist in the soil or water after use (as do some synthetic pesticides). Some organic pesticides may be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use on specific plants, but most aren’t approved for use on any particular plant; they’re usually sold as “general” or “broad-spectrum” insecticides that can be sprayed onto any plant without concern over whether it will harm them or not!
Borer Killer Insect Spray
Borers are insects that bore into plants to feed on the plant’s tissue. Borers can attack any part of the tree, causing damage and draining nutrients from the tree. The most common type of borer found in birch trees is the beaded oak borer. This insect species is known for its ability to cause extensive damage, especially when they target young trees and shrubs during their first few years after planting.
When you notice signs that your birch tree has an infestation of beaded oak borers, there are some steps you can take to prevent further damage:
- Identify what type of borer you have so that you know exactly how to treat it (this will depend on whether or not it’s a caterpillar).
- Make sure all wounds on your birch trees have been properly sealed up with wax after pruning them back so as not leave any entry points for pests or disease-causing bacteria; if possible apply an insecticide directly onto these wounds before sealing them with wax (you may need more than one application).
Bayer Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed Insect Control
Bayer Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed Insect Control is a long-lasting insecticide that controls aphids, mealybugs, spider mites, thrips and other pests. It also protects against fungal diseases like anthracnose and leaf spots.
This product is safe to use on birch trees in the spring or fall when temperatures are above 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 C). Mix 0.75 fluid ounces of Bayer Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed Insect Control per 4 gallons of water. Apply the solution with a hand pump sprayer at every four inches along the tree’s trunk until all visible pest damage has been covered by an even layer of insecticide spray.
Bayer Advanced 701700A 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed Granules
Bayer Advanced 701700A 12 Month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed Granules are a great choice for homeowners looking to keep their birch trees healthy.
The Bayer Advanced tree and shrub protect and feed provides a long-lasting, water-soluble solution that is easy to apply and safe for the environment. The granules are slow release so they provide long term protection against pests such as borers, leaf miners, aphids, scales and mites.
Sevin Concentrate Bug Killer
Sevin Concentrate Bug Killer is a potent pesticide that kills insects, spiders and other pests. Mix it with water according to the directions on the product’s packaging. Apply this mixture to the tree’s foliage, trunk, branches and bark. You can also apply Sevin Concentrate Bug Killer to your birch tree’s roots if you want to make sure that there are no crawling pests in your yard’s soil.
The most effective insecticide can be found at your local garden center.
The most effective insecticide can be found at your local garden center. It is important to know that insecticides have different active ingredients and different rates of application. Be sure to read the labels before purchasing a pesticide. The best way to kill insects on birch trees is by using an insecticide with the ingredient imidacloprid or permethrin, since these two chemicals are especially effective against pests like aphids, leaf miners and scale insects. If you want to protect your tree from other pests such as bark beetles or borers, contact a professional pest control company like [NAME OF COMPANY].
Conclusion
We hope you’ve found this guide helpful, and now have a better understanding of how to choose the right insecticide for your birch trees. Remember, a healthy birch tree is much less likely to attract insects in the first place so focus on providing it with good care. The most important thing is to keep monitoring your trees and apply an appropriate insecticidal solution as soon as possible if there are signs of infestation.
- 12 MONTH PROTECTION: With just one application, kills listed insects and prevents new infestations for up to a year
- INSECT & PEST KILLER: Kills Japanese Beetles, Emerald Ash Borers, Adelgids, Leafminers, Aphids, Caterpillars, and more
- SLOW-RELEASE FERTILIZER: Plant food and fertilizer improves the health of your trees and shrubs
- SYSTEMIC PROTECTION: Protects your potted and outdoor trees and shrubs from the roots to the stem of every leaf
- RESTRICTIONS: Product intended only for non-bearing fruit and nut trees. Non-bearing fruits and nuts are plants that do not bear edible fruits and nuts for at least 12 months after application of pesticides. Not for sale in NY, CT, MD & VT.
Additional Info :
Color | Concentrate |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 10.3 Inches |
Width | 2.7 Inches |
Length | 4.7 Inches |
Weight | 2.3 Pounds |
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on adelgids, aphids, bronze birch borers, emerald ash borer, leaf miners, scale, and many other species of bug. Will also prevent new infestations.
- SOIL DRENCH APPLICATION – Concentrate dissolves in water allowing the insecticide to move through the root zone. Once in the roots, it moves up through the tree or shrub providing protection from insects. Also provides protection for new growth.
- FOLIAGE PROTECTOR – Designed for use on listed fruit, nut and ornamental trees and shrubs.
- WON’T WASH AWAY – Tree and Shrub Insect Control is rainproof within hours. For best results, spray with enough time for it to completely dry before it rains. Will not wash off after it has dried.
- EASY APPLICATION – Product quickly mixes with water and should be applied by pouring or with backpack, compression, knapsack or tank type sprayers. Carefully read and use according to label directions.
Additional Info :
Color | Concentrate |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 9.8 Inches |
Width | 2.3 Inches |
Length | 4.8 Inches |
Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
- ACECAP Systemic Tree Implants 98.9% Ace hate 10 Pack 12ea Easy to use systemic insecticide implants for control of destructive pests of ornamental trees
- Applied in spring, the treatment will provide season-long control of many insects, including Aphids, Bagworms, Borers, Budworms, California Oak worm, Cankerworm, Case bearer, Elm Leaf Beetle, Gypsy Moth etc.
- The sap flow dissolves the chemical and carries it throughout the tree in 4 to 5 days. Ten implants will effectively treat up to a 14″ trunk diameter
- Systemic insecticide tree implants
- Contains 99 percent acephate, a highly effective systemic insecticide for broad spectrum insect control
- Acecaps are registered for use against aphids, bagworms, bronze birch borer, gypsy moth, tent caterpillar, wooly adelgid, and many more
- Easy to install; 5 implants per pack
- Provides readers with practical, easy-toaccomplish tips and tasks
Additional Info :
Color | Brown |
- INSECT KILLER – This pest control is great for use on adelgids, aphids, bronze birch borers, emerald ash borer, leaf miners, scale, and many other species of bug. Will also prevent new infestations.
- SOIL DRENCH APPLICATION – Concentrate dissolves in water allowing the insecticide to move through the root zone. Once in the roots, it moves up through the tree or shrub providing protection from insects. Also provides protection for new growth.
- FOLIAGE PROTECTOR – Designed for use on listed fruit, nut and ornamental trees and shrubs.
- WON’T WASH AWAY – Tree and Shrub Insect Control is rainproof within hours. For best results, spray with enough time for it to completely dry before it rains. Will not wash off after it has dried.
- EASY APPLICATION – Product quickly mixes with water and should be applied by pouring or with backpack, compression, knapsack or tank type sprayers. Carefully read and use according to label directions.
Additional Info :
Color | LAWNGARD |
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 11.8 Inches |
Width | 7.5 Inches |
Length | 4.5 Inches |
Weight | 8.2 Pounds |
- For use on outdoor trees and shrubs, including listed fruit and nut trees
- Controls aphids, emerald ash borers, Japanese beetles, birch leaf miners and other listed insects for up to 12 months with one application
- Insecticide absorbed through the roots and into the plant for protection that won’t wash off
- Mix 1.47-percent Imidacloprid concentrate with water and pour evenly around the base of the tree or shrub
- For use on outdoor trees and shrubs, including listed fruit and nut trees
- Controls aphids, emerald ash borers, Japanese beetles, birch leaf miners and other listed insects for up to 12 months with one application
- Insecticide absorbed through the roots and into the plant for protection that won’t wash off
- Mix 1.47-percent Imidacloprid concentrate with water and pour evenly around the base of the tree or shrub
- Mix 1.47-percent Imidacloprid concentrate with water and pour evenly around the base of the tree or shrub
Additional Info :
Item Dimensions | |
Height | 11.88 Inches |
Width | 7.5 Inches |
Length | 4.25 Inches |
Weight | 8.6 Pounds |