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    A new path for Chestnut restoration?

    I think there was some drama around Darling 54. something about a mistake in the genetics at the lab leaving some questions about resistance? So much drama that it caused some splitting from ACF
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    Propiconazole trunk injections?

    It’s more of a macro injection, you might be able to do it in multiple tanks. I’d consider doing arbotect instead as it’s much longer residual (1-2 year vs 3 year)
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    Beech Leaf Disease

    Worth noting, and this is not relevant to the last images that are clearly BLD, spring aphid damage is often mistaken for BLD. These aphids can cause damage as buds expand and cause some similar visuals as leaves try to expand. This has come up a fair amount this season so thought it’s worth...
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    Beech Leaf Disease

    Definitely BLD, fairly advanced level with the crinkling and heavy galling. Best way to diagnose is to look from below with sunlight going through the leaves.
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    What's killing arborvitae?

    Last few years have seen alot of established arbs die. Most alarming was a screen of 45’ green giants blocking a huge parking lot, just brown and dead. I think it’s largely a culmination of abiotic stresses.
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    I'm growing the PHC side of my business. How can I better utilize my one-ton service truck?

    I’d consider a larger nurse tank, with two small mixing tanks (30-50gal), mounted to the rails. You could build out a frame so it’s not actually resting on the bed rails and have the ability to pull it out of the truck when necessary.
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    helmet with mesh visor

    I have a clear face shield for my Kask. They’re set up is so damn stupid to put any kind of visor/shield on, but it is a good shield.
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    Cable hardware question

    I’d go direct if possible with the unions on that tree. Way less components to potentially fail.
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    Yeah I have some gripes with arborjet as far as support and proprietary parts for operation go. Plugs are a bit of a pet peeve of mine now. I just don’t think they’re necessary with the right set up. And it’s just more plastic and trash. So many plugs, even when set well I have seen push out...
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    Bigger fan of the q connect over the quikjet air, especially if it’s not a daily use piece of equipment. I will say the quikjet I was doing 75-100 Ash a day (with a helper), so it’s a very efficient system. But there’s just so many moving parts and things that can and will go wrong. If you’re...
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    I work in Canada occasionally and got a crash course on the challenges. Are imidicloprid or even dinotefuran products just not available? It was my understanding imidicloprid could be used, but it was next to impossible to get.
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    That’s pretty frustrating. Are you located in Canada? I know up there is a big challenge.
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    I should have clarified, I don’t think they have a preference of one over the other. More so that healthy or not Ash are at risk. If you’re in an area of emerging EAB all ash should be treated.
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    Eminectin benzoate rates

    With ash you’re probably too late if the stress is due to EAB. They target healthy trees.
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    Is it time to replace the bungee on my Big Shot?

    This is always the answer.
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