Mauget Abacide Insecticide

Unlike topical sprays that sit on the surface of leaves or bark, Abacide 2 is injected directly into the tree's vascular system. This allows the active ingredient to be absorbed into both the xylem and phloem, providing systemic protection from the inside out that isn't washed away by rain.

Abacide 2 is formulated for forest, ornamental, and orchard trees. However, it is not safe for use around pets or children, and it is not selective, meaning it can harm beneficial insects as well as pests.

For most trees, the standard injection spacing is every 6 inches of circumference. If you are treating narrow-leaved evergreens like pine, spruce, larch, or hemlock, you should tighten the spacing to every 4 inches to ensure the product distributes properly.

Yes, this is an injectable concentrate, so you will need an appropriate injection system and a high helix 11/64-inch drill bit to create the necessary access points in the tree trunk.

A single application typically provides season-long pest management. Depending on the specific pest and tree type, you may be able to utilize one or two-year management options with higher dosages.

Yes, Abacide 2 is designed to target both larval and adult life stages, making it an effective solution for a broad spectrum of challenging tree pests.