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    EAB--Does Drenching Work on Big Trees?

    If you're using Imidacloprid, that will work fine early in the pest cycle. As pest pressure increases though, it won't work as well. It is just not as effective at killing the EAB (more of a deterrent than toxic). Emamectin B is the best thing to use if you're serious about saving them...
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    Vertical mulching questions

    Used to use an auger, but glazing CAN be an issue, especially in heavy, compacted, clay soils (like the kind that you are aerating in the first place, right?) I've heard where people have gone back later and were able to pull up the compost plug from the smooth auger hole. That's not the goal...
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    Quik-jet Air, FSeries Tree IV, or BioForest EcoJect??

    I've used all above systems except EcoJect, and mainly use Tree-IV, but I'm ditching them and going to invest in Rainbow Tree Science Q-Connect system. I'm done with the plugs, for multiple reasons. As far as the F-Series higher pressure, to me it just seems like Arborjet knows their product...
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    Cost of Emamectin Benzoate

    I've switched from the Arborjet stuff (which I used for years) to Rainbow Tree Science Mectinite. Love it much better. It's a water-based formulation, so it uptakes faster than the Arborjet which are oil emulsions. The active ingredient is the same, and research studies I've read, as well as...
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    How to price Air-Knife jobs?

    Very good points. I agree with you.
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    How to price Air-Knife jobs?

    Thanks for your insights. I will be doing RCE on trees to fix depth and girdling roots also. That's why I asked, because I didn't know if most people had different charges for different air use, or just time + materials across the board. I get your point about being less risky than removals...
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    How to price Air-Knife jobs?

    So, I have done a lot of air-knife work in the past at my previous job. However, I now own my own business and recently bought an air-knife for soil remediation work, and have some jobs coming up that will require it. My question: How do you all price your air-knife/air-spade jobs? I'm...
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    Co-Dom Removal risk vs. reward question

    Judging just off that one picture: I'd definitely do a reduction on BOTH stems. Reduction on the taller stem on left will give more light to the lower right stem, thereby decreasing the amount it has to reach out to get light and thus keep leverage on the attachment point low. Also, if there IS...
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    Rope Runner Critical Incident Report August 2020

    Thank you for clarifying. You're correct, looking at pictures is definitely not the same as using it. I have absolutely no experience with it, and admittedly am ignorant as to the "feel" of the tool. While it may look easy to unattach to me, it may very well be difficult to unattach, as you...
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    Rope Runner Critical Incident Report August 2020

    My friend, you and I agree very much. NEVER had an eye-eye prusik drop me out of a tree. If anything, the descent was difficult because too much friction. I'm not big on trusting my life to all these slick, metal, mechanical "friction" devices, yet... that may change one day. I feel like...
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    Air Knife or Air Spade ?

    Anyone know of a place to get lightweight 1" air hose for a better deal than $280 for 50 ft??
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    Air Knife or Air Spade ?

    Check out Dave Leonard Tree Specialists in Kentucky. He sells several models, and has great tools.
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    Quote/estimate Disclaimer

    Thank you Reach, I appreciate the input! I don't do large removals or stump grinding. I specialize in tree care: planting, consults, small pruning jobs, pest/disease management, soil health, etc. However, I do fell larger trees or climb large removals that are "put on ground" only, with...
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    Quote/estimate Disclaimer

    What do you all think of this for a disclaimer on quotes/estimates? I know all the other tree "services" in my area don't do this, but i just wanna cover my a**. It only takes once... See something you like or don't like? Shout it out. Wanna share yours? Let's have it. Thanks! The...
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    Who do you use for insurance?

    I'm in Indiana. Would he be able to work with me?
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