Verbenone Pine Beetle Repellent - 2 Pak, Retail Box

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.

Contech® Verbenone vs. Beetleblock® Verbenone

Verbenone Fact: After extensive USFS testing at both its Missoula, MT and Pineville, LA Technology Development Centers of both our Contech® brand verbenone and Beetleblock® brand verbenone pouches, the USFS chose our Contech® verbenone in 2008, 2009, 2010 and now again in 2011 as its primary supplier for its purchase of verbenone pouches. Contech Verbenone is the highest output verbenone pouch available.

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 "verbenone 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 verbenone label instructions provided.

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