It is said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While it is cetainly true that most problems are easier to prevent than cure, there is still always a need for tools that can be used 'just-in-time'. Growing season insect treatments are in great demand by arborists who are looking ... Keep Reading.

Shawn Bernick, Director of Reseach at Rainbow Treecare Scientifc, has been sharing his knowledge of arboriculture with readers of Arbor Age. Read the March issue here: Ask the Expert Keep Reading.

TREE-age (emmamectin benzoate) is now a Restricted Use Pesticide. TREE-age is still available, however applicators must now be Certified Pesticide Applicators prior to purchase and delivery. Each state is handling the registration process differently so be sure to check with your local regulatory... Keep Reading.

The University of Maryland has issues a Pest Alert for Maryland and surrounding states that ambrosia beetles are now active and beginning to attach trees and shrubs. If you or your clients wish to protect valuable landscape plants from these devastating pests, the time is now. Treat trees and shr... Keep Reading.

RTSA's sister company, Rainbow Treecare, has undertaken one of the largest soil treatment research projects this past summer in Minneapolis. The study is looking at the various soil treatments used by arborists to promote root and soil health while quantifying the real benefits to trees. Read mor... Keep Reading.

With 2009 winding down this is a great time to start thinking about next season. By all accounts, 2009 was a slower year for tree care but signs are pointing to a healthy return to normal for 2010. Start your planning by assessing your product use from this year and thinking where you want to be ... Keep Reading.

Of course, if you are reading this you already know that! We have been working hard over the past few months to develop a site that meets the needs and wants of our clients (and we wanted it to look cool, too!). Check back frequently as we will be adding new content galore of the next few weeks. ... Keep Reading.

New research has discovered higher rates of Xytect (imidacloprid) were more effective in controlling difficult and deadly pests like the emerald ash borer on larger trees. Xytect is the only imidacloprid in the industry labeled with these higher rates, equally double (2X) the rate allowed by othe... Keep Reading.

For years tree health practicioners have been faced with serious pests like gypsy moth, tent caterpillars, and spider mites armed only with spray treatments. Lepitect was developed by RTSA to this gap in the PHC toolbox. Now, for the first time in the industry, a new tool is available that allows... Keep Reading.

Five Universities compiled all the available research and have compiled a publication entitled "Insecticide Options for Protecting Ash Trees from Emerald Ash Borer." This represents the most complete University recommendation to date for managing this devastating pest. Download the latest versio... Keep Reading.