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and subsides. “(Beneficial insects) are not enough to rely on, but it is nice to know there is an ally out there helping,” he added. Chemical applications are another option for control, but to be effective, they must be applied early. “The White Pine Weevil is the earli-
est pest that growers look for. It emerges in March or April, depending on the heat,” he explained, “this year it was very early.” The pesticides used to control the White Pine Weevil only need to be applied directly to the affected portion of the tree. “It doesn’t require a lot of
pesticide, but a grower does need the equipment to spray directly onto the leader,” Eshenaur said. White Pine Weevils tend to come from hedges and surrounding plants. “These tend to be on the edge, near hedgerows,” he added. If weevils are found, this is the area to concentrate
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on spraying for next year. At this late date in the growing season, the most important method is to examine the trees and identify any “hot spots.” Infected leaders should be pruned out. The grower may elect a new leader and tie it up so that the tree continues to grow in a shape that is desirable to customers. “If nothing is done, the tree will self-
select a new leader,” Eshenaur said. The New York State Integrated Pest Management, sponsored by Cornell University Extension, provides detailed information for Christmas Tree growers. An Inte-
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