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Contech Verbenone Pine Beetle Repellent helps protect your high-value pine trees.
The Pine Beetle is the
most destructive forest
pest in North America.
The Canadian Forest Service
describes the current pine beetle
epidemic as the largest insect infestation
in North American history.
Verbenone and how it works.
Beetles and other insects communicate using pheromones.
Verbenone – a synthetic pheromone treatment for high value
pine trees – replicates the beetle pheromone,
sending a message that the tree is full and that the food
supply is insufficient for additional beetles. Arriving beetles
receive the ‘message’ that they should look elsewhere
for a suitable host.
Does Verbenone really work?
Verbenone has been used as part of integrated pest
management programs (IPM) for more than a decade.
Many studies show that areas treated with Verbenone,
as part of an IPM program, fare significantly better than
those that are not.
How safe is Verbenone?
Verbenone is environmentally safe and non-toxic to
humans, pets, birds, and even the beetles themselves.
Always follow the instructions provided.
How to use Verbenone.
Staple or nail the first Verbenone pouch 7 feet high (2m)
on the north face of the tree just prior to beetle flight
season (April to June, depending upon location).
Attach the second pouch just prior to peak flight
(usually mid-August).